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