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Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root)

अरबी · చామదుంప

A starchy tuber with a moderate GI. Higher in carbs than green vegetables, so portion control matters for diabetics.

58
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
58
Glycemic Index
13
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
112
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup cooked pieces

Nutrition per Serving

23g
Carbs
1.5g
Protein
0.2g
Fat
4.1g
Fiber
🥦VegetablesNorth IndianSouth IndianBengalivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Boil or roast instead of deep-frying; keep portions small as it is starchy.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand)

सूरन · కంద దుంప

A starchy tuber popular in Indian cooking with a moderate GI and good fiber. Best eaten in controlled portions.

North IndianSouth IndianBengali+1
GL 13118 kcal1 cup cooked pieces

Sweet Corn (boiled kernels)

मक्का · మొక్కజొన్న

Boiled yellow corn kernels with a moderate GI and a fair amount of fiber. Enjoy in moderate portions for steady energy.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 1096 kcal1/2 cup kernels

Green Peas (Matar)

मटर · బఠాణీలు

Sweet, starchy legume-vegetable hybrid used in matar paneer, pulao, and samosas. Higher GI than most vegetables but good protein and fiber.

North IndianSouth IndianPunjabi
GL 465 kcal1 small bowl