Carrot (Gajar)
गाजर · క్యారెట్
Also called: gajar
Rich in beta-carotene and fiber. Raw carrots have lower GI than cooked. Commonly used in halwa, salads, and mixed vegetable dishes.
Calories & Nutrition: Carrot (Gajar) (1 medium carrot)
- 8g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Sugars
- 2.8g
- Fiber
- 0.8g
- 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
Raw carrots have lower GI (35) than cooked (41). Great as a raw snack. Avoid gajar ka halwa — the sugar and ghee make it very high GI.
Carrot (Gajar) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium carrot).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Carrot (Gajar)?
Carrot (Gajar) has a glycemic index of 35, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Carrot (Gajar) increase blood sugar?
Carrot (Gajar) has a low glycemic index (35), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Carrot (Gajar) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Carrot (Gajar) is a low-GI food (GI 35), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Carrot (Gajar)?
Carrot (Gajar) has a glycemic load of 2 per serving (1 medium carrot).
Hindi mein
Gajar ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Gajar ka glycemic index (GI) 35 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium carrot) ka glycemic load (GL) 2 hai, aur isme lagbhag 5g sugar aur 8g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya gajar khane se sugar badhti hai?
Gajar ka GI kam (35) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez gajar kha sakte hain?
Haan. Gajar ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Gajar mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium carrot) gajar mein lagbhag 35 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 8g carbohydrate, 0.8g protein aur 2.8g fiber.
