Chhena Poda
छेना पोड़ा · ఛేనా పోడ
Odisha's signature dessert of fresh chhena (cottage cheese) and sugar slow-baked until caramelised. High in protein for a sweet, with a moderate sugar load.
Calories & Nutrition: Chhena Poda (1 slice)
- 30g
- Carbs
- 22g
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fiber
- 10g
- Protein
- 10g
- 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
The high chhena (protein) content makes it gentler than syrup-based sweets; reduce the sugar and keep to one slice.
Chhena Poda and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 slice).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Chhena Poda?
Chhena Poda has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Chhena Poda increase blood sugar?
Chhena Poda has a low glycemic index (55), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Chhena Poda good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Chhena Poda is a low-GI food (GI 55), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Chhena Poda?
Chhena Poda has a glycemic load of 17 per serving (1 slice).
Hindi mein
Chhena poda ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Chhena poda ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 slice) ka glycemic load (GL) 17 hai, aur isme lagbhag 22g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya chhena poda khane se sugar badhti hai?
Chhena poda ka GI kam (55) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez chhena poda kha sakte hain?
Haan. Chhena poda ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Chhena poda mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 slice) chhena poda mein lagbhag 250 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 10g protein aur 0g fiber.
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