Chana Masala
चना मसाला · చనా మసాలా
Chickpeas simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. Low GI thanks to the slow-digesting chickpeas rich in fiber and protein.
Calories & Nutrition: Chana Masala (1 medium bowl)
- 26g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Sugars
- 9g
- Fiber
- 11g
- Protein
- 9g
- 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
Serve with a whole-wheat roti instead of bhatura to keep the meal's glycemic load low.
Chana Masala and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Chana Masala?
Chana Masala has a glycemic index of 36, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Chana Masala increase blood sugar?
Chana Masala has a low glycemic index (36), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Chana Masala good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Chana Masala is a low-GI food (GI 36), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Chana Masala?
Chana Masala has a glycemic load of 9 per serving (1 medium bowl).
Hindi mein
Chana masala ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Chana masala ka glycemic index (GI) 36 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 9 hai, aur isme lagbhag 5g sugar aur 26g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya chana masala khane se sugar badhti hai?
Chana masala ka GI kam (36) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez chana masala kha sakte hain?
Haan. Chana masala ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Chana masala mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl) chana masala mein lagbhag 240 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 26g carbohydrate, 11g protein aur 9g fiber.
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