Okra (Bhindi)
भिंडी · బెండకాయ
Also called: ladies finger, bendakaya, vendakkai, okra
Lady's finger, popular across India. Very low GI, good fiber content, and its mucilage may help slow sugar absorption.
Calories & Nutrition: Okra (Bhindi) (1 medium bowl (cooked))
- 7g
- Carbs
- 1.5g
- Sugars
- 3g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Protein
- 0.2g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Dry-fry bhindi for best texture. Don't overcook or it becomes slimy. Bhindi masala or kurkuri bhindi are popular preparations.
Okra (Bhindi) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Okra (Bhindi)?
Okra (Bhindi) has a glycemic index of 20, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Okra (Bhindi) increase blood sugar?
Okra (Bhindi) has a low glycemic index (20), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Okra (Bhindi) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Okra (Bhindi) is a low-GI food (GI 20), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Okra (Bhindi)?
Okra (Bhindi) has a glycemic load of 1 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
Hindi mein
Bhindi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Bhindi ka glycemic index (GI) 20 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 1 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1.5g sugar aur 7g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya bhindi khane se sugar badhti hai?
Bhindi ka GI kam (20) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez bhindi kha sakte hain?
Haan. Bhindi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Bhindi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) bhindi mein lagbhag 35 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 7g carbohydrate, 2g protein aur 3g fiber.
