Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) — 1 cup cooked pieces
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Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root)

अरबी · చామదుంప

Also called: arvi, arabi, chamadumpa, seppankizhangu, taro

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
Measured
13
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
112
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup cooked pieces

Calories & Nutrition: Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) (1 cup cooked pieces)

23g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
4.1g
Fiber
1.5g
Protein
0.2g
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.

VegetablesNorth IndianSouth IndianBengaliOdiavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

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

Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup cooked pieces).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root)?

Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) has a glycemic index of 58, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) increase blood sugar?

Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) has a medium glycemic index (58), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) has a medium GI (58). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root)?

Colocasia (Arbi / Taro root) has a glycemic load of 13 per serving (1 cup cooked pieces).

Hindi mein

Arbi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Arbi ka glycemic index (GI) 58 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 cup cooked pieces) ka glycemic load (GL) 13 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 23g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya arbi khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Arbi ka GI 58 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez arbi kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Arbi ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Arbi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup cooked pieces) arbi mein lagbhag 112 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 23g carbohydrate, 1.5g protein aur 4.1g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data

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