Chakli — 2 pieces
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Chakli

चकली · చక్లి

Spiral deep-fried snack of rice and gram flour, also known as murukku. Medium-high GI and calorie-dense from frying.

65
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
65
Glycemic Index
Estimated
14
Glycemic Load
40g
Serving Size
210
Calories
Per serving: 2 pieces

Calories & Nutrition: Chakli (2 pieces)

21g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
2g
Fiber
4g
Protein
12g
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.

SnacksMaharashtrianSouth IndianGujarativegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

The rice-flour base raises the GI; enjoy as an occasional festive treat in small amounts.

Chakli and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 pieces).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Chakli?

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

Does Chakli increase blood sugar?

Chakli 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 Chakli good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Chakli 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 Chakli?

Chakli has a glycemic load of 14 per serving (2 pieces).

Hindi mein

Chakli ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Chakli ka glycemic index (GI) 65 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 pieces) ka glycemic load (GL) 14 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 21g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya chakli khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Chakli 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 chakli kha sakte hain?

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

Chakli mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 pieces) chakli mein lagbhag 210 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 21g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 2g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data

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