Gujiya — 1 piece
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Gujiya

गुजिया · కజ్జికాయలు

Also called: gujia, karanji, kajjikayalu, kajjikaya, somas, pedakiya

Holi and Diwali sweet of maida pastry filled with khoya, coconut, dry fruits and sugar, then deep-fried and sometimes dipped in sugar syrup. Refined flour, sugar and frying make it a high-GI, high-calorie treat.

70
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
70
Glycemic Index
Estimated
15
Glycemic Load
45g
Serving Size
190
Calories
Per serving: 1 piece

Calories & Nutrition: Gujiya (1 piece)

22g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
0.5g
Fiber
3g
Protein
10g
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 IndianRajasthaniMaharashtrianAndhravegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Stick to one piece after a meal rather than on an empty stomach, and skip syrup-dipped (chashni) versions. Baked gujiya with a nut-heavy, less-sugar filling is a lighter festival option.

Gujiya and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 piece).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Gujiya?

Gujiya has a glycemic index of 70, which is classified as High GI.

Does Gujiya increase blood sugar?

Gujiya has a high glycemic index (70) 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 Gujiya good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Gujiya has a high GI (70), 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 Gujiya?

Gujiya has a glycemic load of 15 per serving (1 piece).

Hindi mein

Gujiya ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Gujiya ka glycemic index (GI) 70 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 piece) ka glycemic load (GL) 15 hai, aur isme lagbhag 10g sugar aur 22g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya gujiya khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Gujiya ka GI 70 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 gujiya kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Gujiya ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah besan ladoo (GI 65) behtar vikalp hai.

Gujiya mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 piece) gujiya mein lagbhag 190 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 22g carbohydrate, 3g protein aur 0.5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (maida pastry, khoya, sugar) · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Laddu (Besan) — 1 medium ladduGI 65· Medium

Laddu (Besan)

बेसन लड्डू · బేసన్ లడ్డూ

Gram flour, ghee, and sugar sweets. The besan base provides some protein, but the sugar and ghee make it calorie-dense.

North IndianSouth IndianRajasthani+1
GL 16210 kcal1 medium laddu
Kaju Katli — 2 pieces (about 30g)GI 70· High

Kaju Katli

काजू कतली · కాజు కత్లి

Thin diamond-shaped fudge of ground cashews and sugar syrup. High GI from sugar, though cashew fat slows it slightly.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 13140 kcal2 pieces (about 30g)
Dates (Khajur) — 3-4 datesGI 42· Low

Dates (Khajur)

खजूर · ఖర్జూరం

Natural dried fruit used as a sweetener and snack. Medium GI but nutrient-dense with potassium, iron, and fiber.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 12112 kcal3-4 dates