Gajar Halwa — 1 small bowl (about 120g)
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Gajar Halwa

गाजर का हलवा · గాజర్ హల్వా

Grated carrots slow-cooked in milk, ghee and sugar, garnished with nuts. High GI from added sugar despite carrot fiber.

72
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
72
Glycemic Index
Estimated
22
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
320
Calories
Per serving: 1 small bowl (about 120g)

Calories & Nutrition: Gajar Halwa (1 small bowl (about 120g))

30g
Carbs
25g
Sugars
2.5g
Fiber
5g
Protein
18g
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.

Sweets & MithaiNorth IndianPunjabivegetarianSeasonal (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Carrots add fiber, but the sugar and ghee drive calories — keep to a small festive portion.

Gajar Halwa and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 small bowl (about 120g)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Gajar Halwa?

Gajar Halwa has a glycemic index of 72, which is classified as High GI.

Does Gajar Halwa increase blood sugar?

Gajar Halwa has a high glycemic index (72) and can raise blood sugar quickly, so if you are watching your blood sugar, keep portions small and pair it with protein, fat or fiber.

Is Gajar Halwa good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Gajar Halwa has a high GI (72), so people with diabetes should limit portions and pair it with protein, fat or fiber to reduce the blood-sugar spike.

What is the glycemic load of Gajar Halwa?

Gajar Halwa has a glycemic load of 22 per serving (1 small bowl (about 120g)).

Hindi mein

Gajar halwa ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Gajar halwa ka glycemic index (GI) 72 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl (about 120g)) ka glycemic load (GL) 22 hai, aur isme lagbhag 25g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya gajar halwa khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Gajar halwa ka GI 72 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko jaldi badha sakta hai. Kam matra mein khayein aur protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez gajar halwa kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Gajar halwa ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah milk barfi (GI 68) behtar vikalp hai.

Gajar halwa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 small bowl (about 120g)) gajar halwa mein lagbhag 320 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 2.5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data

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