Jaggery (Gud) — 1 small piece (10 g)
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Jaggery (Gud)

गुड़ · బెల్లం

Also called: gud, gur, bellam, vellam, bella, gul, jaggery powder

Unrefined cane sugar boiled down into solid blocks, used in sweets, chai, chikki and after meals. It carries traces of iron and minerals, but it is still about 97% sugar and raises blood sugar about as fast as white sugar.

84
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
84
Glycemic Index
Estimated
8
Glycemic Load
10g
Serving Size
38
Calories
Per serving: 1 small piece (10 g)

Calories & Nutrition: Jaggery (Gud) (1 small piece (10 g))

9.8g
Carbs
9.7g
Sugars
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
0g
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.

Condiments & ChutneysNorth IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrianGujaratiAndhraTelanganavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Do not swap sugar for gud thinking it is safe for diabetes; treat it the same as sugar. If you want a sweet bite after a meal, keep it to a peanut-sized piece, and avoid gud in chai several times a day.

Jaggery (Gud) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 small piece (10 g)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Jaggery (Gud)?

Jaggery (Gud) has a glycemic index of 84, which is classified as High GI.

Does Jaggery (Gud) increase blood sugar?

Jaggery (Gud) has a high glycemic index (84) 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 Jaggery (Gud) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Jaggery (Gud) has a high GI (84), 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 Jaggery (Gud)?

Jaggery (Gud) has a glycemic load of 8 per serving (1 small piece (10 g)).

Hindi mein

Gud ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Gud ka glycemic index (GI) 84 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small piece (10 g)) ka glycemic load (GL) 8 hai, aur isme lagbhag 9.7g sugar aur 9.8g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya gud khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Gud ka GI 84 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 gud kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Gud ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah khajur (GI 42) behtar vikalp hai.

Gud mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 small piece (10 g)) gud mein lagbhag 38 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 9.8g carbohydrate, 0g protein aur 0g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research (jaggery GI reported 65 to 85) · How we source GI data

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