Gulab Jamun
गुलाब जामुन · గులాబ్ జామున్
Deep-fried milk solid balls soaked in sugar syrup. Very high GI due to refined flour, sugar syrup, and deep frying.
Calories & Nutrition: Gulab Jamun (2 pieces)
- 40g
- Carbs
- 22g
- Sugars
- 0.2g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Protein
- 14g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
For festivals, limit to 1 piece. Sugar-free versions with stevia exist but still have high refined flour content. Consider dry fruit laddu as an alternative.
Gulab Jamun and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (2 pieces).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Gulab Jamun?
Gulab Jamun has a glycemic index of 85, which is classified as High GI.
Does Gulab Jamun increase blood sugar?
Gulab Jamun has a high glycemic index (85) 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 Gulab Jamun good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Gulab Jamun has a high GI (85), 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 Gulab Jamun?
Gulab Jamun has a glycemic load of 22 per serving (2 pieces).
Hindi mein
Gulab jamun ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Gulab jamun ka glycemic index (GI) 85 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 pieces) ka glycemic load (GL) 22 hai, aur isme lagbhag 22g sugar aur 40g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya gulab jamun khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan. Gulab jamun ka GI 85 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 gulab jamun kha sakte hain?
Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Gulab jamun ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah khajur (GI 42) behtar vikalp hai.
Gulab jamun mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (2 pieces) gulab jamun mein lagbhag 300 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 40g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 0.2g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
