Bebinca — 1 slice
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Bebinca

बेबिंका · బెబింకా

Also called: bebinka, bibik, goan layered cake

The queen of Goan sweets: a dense layered cake of coconut milk, egg yolks, sugar, ghee and a little flour, each of its many layers baked one at a time. Very sweet and rich; the fat slows it down a little, but the sugar load is high.

65
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
65
Glycemic Index
Estimated
22
Glycemic Load
80g
Serving Size
300
Calories
Per serving: 1 slice

Calories & Nutrition: Bebinca (1 slice)

34g
Carbs
26g
Sugars
0.5g
Fiber
4g
Protein
17g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

Sweets & MithaiGoaneggetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

A thin slice after Christmas lunch is enough. Share it, and avoid having it with other sweets the same day.

Bebinca and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 slice).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Bebinca?

Bebinca has a glycemic index of 65, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Bebinca increase blood sugar?

Bebinca has a medium glycemic index (65), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Bebinca good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Bebinca has a medium GI (65). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Bebinca?

Bebinca has a glycemic load of 22 per serving (1 slice).

Hindi mein

Bebinca ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Bebinca ka glycemic index (GI) 65 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 slice) ka glycemic load (GL) 22 hai, aur isme lagbhag 26g sugar aur 34g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya bebinca khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Bebinca ka GI 65 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez bebinca kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Bebinca ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Bebinca mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 slice) bebinca mein lagbhag 300 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 34g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 0.5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (coconut milk, egg, sugar, ghee) · How we source GI data

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