Brinjal (Baingan)
बैंगन · వంకాయ
Also called: baingan, vankaya, kathirikai, eggplant, begun
Eggplant used in bharwa baingan, baingan bharta, and many South Indian dishes. Very low GI with good fiber.
Calories & Nutrition: Brinjal (Baingan) (1 medium bowl (cooked))
- 6g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sugars
- 3g
- Fiber
- 1g
- 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
Baingan bharta (roasted and mashed) is one of the healthiest Indian dishes. Avoid deep-fried preparations like baingan pakora.
Brinjal (Baingan) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Brinjal (Baingan)?
Brinjal (Baingan) has a glycemic index of 15, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Brinjal (Baingan) increase blood sugar?
Brinjal (Baingan) 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 Brinjal (Baingan) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Brinjal (Baingan) 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 Brinjal (Baingan)?
Brinjal (Baingan) has a glycemic load of 1 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
Hindi mein
Baingan ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Baingan ka glycemic index (GI) 15 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 1 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 6g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya baingan khane se sugar badhti hai?
Baingan 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 baingan kha sakte hain?
Haan. Baingan ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Baingan mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) baingan mein lagbhag 25 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 6g carbohydrate, 1g protein aur 3g fiber.