Cholar Dal — 1 bowl
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Cholar Dal

छोलार दाल · చోలార్ దాల్

A mildly sweet Bengali preparation of split Bengal gram (chana dal) tempered with coconut, cumin and bay leaf. Chana dal is one of the lowest-GI dals.

40
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
40
Glycemic Index
Estimated
11
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
220
Calories
Per serving: 1 bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Cholar Dal (1 bowl)

28g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
6g
Fiber
10g
Protein
6g
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 & LegumesBengalivegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Chana dal has a very low GI; keep the added sugar minimal and the coconut garnish light to make this a blood-sugar-friendly dal.

Cholar Dal and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Cholar Dal?

Cholar Dal has a glycemic index of 40, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Cholar Dal increase blood sugar?

Cholar Dal has a low glycemic index (40), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Cholar Dal good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Cholar Dal is a low-GI food (GI 40), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Cholar Dal?

Cholar Dal has a glycemic load of 11 per serving (1 bowl).

Hindi mein

Cholar dal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Cholar dal ka glycemic index (GI) 40 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 11 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 28g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya cholar dal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Cholar dal ka GI kam (40) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez cholar dal kha sakte hain?

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

Cholar dal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 bowl) cholar dal mein lagbhag 220 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 28g carbohydrate, 10g protein aur 6g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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