Chana Dal — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Chana Dal

चना दाल · శనగపప్పు

Also called: senaga pappu, kadalai paruppu, bengal gram dal

Split Bengal gram, one of the lowest GI foods available. Excellent source of protein and complex carbohydrates.

8
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
8
Glycemic Index
Measured
1
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
130
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Chana Dal (1 medium bowl (cooked))

22g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
6g
Fiber
9g
Protein
1.5g
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.

Dals & LegumesNorth IndianSouth IndianBengalivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

One of the best foods for blood sugar management. Soak overnight for faster cooking. Makes excellent dal, sundal, and chutney.

Chana Dal and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Chana Dal?

Chana Dal has a glycemic index of 8, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Chana Dal increase blood sugar?

Chana Dal has a low glycemic index (8), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Chana Dal good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Chana Dal is a low-GI food (GI 8), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Chana Dal?

Chana Dal has a glycemic load of 1 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Chana dal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Chana dal ka glycemic index (GI) 8 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 1 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 22g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya chana dal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Chana dal ka GI kam (8) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez chana dal kha sakte hain?

Haan. Chana dal ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Chana dal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) chana dal mein lagbhag 130 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 22g carbohydrate, 9g protein aur 6g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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