Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) — 1 cup cooked pieces
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Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand)

सूरन · కంద దుంప

Also called: jimikand, kanda gadda, senai kizhangu, oal

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

54
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
54
Glycemic Index
Measured
13
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
118
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup cooked pieces

Calories & Nutrition: Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) (1 cup cooked pieces)

24g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
1.5g
Protein
0.1g
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

Cook with tamarind or spices and avoid deep-frying; pair with vegetables to lower the meal's glycemic impact.

Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup cooked pieces).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand)?

Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) has a glycemic index of 54, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) increase blood sugar?

Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) has a low glycemic index (54), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) is a low-GI food (GI 54), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand)?

Elephant Yam (Suran / Jimikand) has a glycemic load of 13 per serving (1 cup cooked pieces).

Hindi mein

Suran ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Suran ka glycemic index (GI) 54 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 cup cooked pieces) ka glycemic load (GL) 13 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 24g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya suran khane se sugar badhti hai?

Suran ka GI kam (54) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez suran kha sakte hain?

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

Suran mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup cooked pieces) suran mein lagbhag 118 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 24g carbohydrate, 1.5g protein aur 4g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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