Green Peas (Matar) — 1 small bowl
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Green Peas (Matar)

मटर · బఠాణీలు

Also called: matar, mutter, batani

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

48
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
48
Glycemic Index
Measured
4
Glycemic Load
80g
Serving Size
65
Calories
Per serving: 1 small bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Green Peas (Matar) (1 small bowl)

11g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
4.5g
Protein
0.4g
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 IndianPunjabiveganSeasonal (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Fresh peas have lower GI than dried. A great protein addition to any dish. Matar paneer is an excellent balanced meal — protein from both peas and paneer.

Green Peas (Matar) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 small bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Green Peas (Matar)?

Green Peas (Matar) has a glycemic index of 48, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Green Peas (Matar) increase blood sugar?

Green Peas (Matar) has a low glycemic index (48), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Green Peas (Matar) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Green Peas (Matar) is a low-GI food (GI 48), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Green Peas (Matar)?

Green Peas (Matar) has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 small bowl).

Hindi mein

Matar ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Matar ka glycemic index (GI) 48 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 5g sugar aur 11g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya matar khane se sugar badhti hai?

Matar ka GI kam (48) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez matar kha sakte hain?

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

Matar mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 small bowl) matar mein lagbhag 65 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 11g carbohydrate, 4.5g 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