Bottle Gourd (Lauki)
लौकी · సొరకాయ
Also called: lauki, ghiya, dudhi, sorakaya, doodhi
Very low calorie gourd used in kofta, halwa, and sabzi. High water content makes it excellent for hydration and weight management.
Calories & Nutrition: Bottle Gourd (Lauki) (1 medium bowl (cooked))
- 3.4g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Sugars
- 0.5g
- Fiber
- 0.6g
- Protein
- 0.1g
- 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
One of the lowest calorie Indian vegetables. Lauki chana dal is a great diabetic-friendly combination. Avoid lauki halwa — the sugar negates all benefits.
Bottle Gourd (Lauki) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Bottle Gourd (Lauki)?
Bottle Gourd (Lauki) has a glycemic index of 15, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Bottle Gourd (Lauki) increase blood sugar?
Bottle Gourd (Lauki) has a low glycemic index (15), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Bottle Gourd (Lauki) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Bottle Gourd (Lauki) is a low-GI food (GI 15), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Bottle Gourd (Lauki)?
Bottle Gourd (Lauki) has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
Hindi mein
Lauki ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Lauki ka glycemic index (GI) 15 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 0 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 3.4g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya lauki khane se sugar badhti hai?
Lauki ka GI kam (15) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez lauki kha sakte hain?
Haan. Lauki ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Lauki mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) lauki mein lagbhag 15 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 3.4g carbohydrate, 0.6g protein aur 0.5g fiber.
