Jowar (Sorghum) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Jowar (Sorghum)

ज्वार · జొన్నలు

Also called: jwar, jawar, juar, jonna, jonnalu, cholam, sorghum

Gluten-free millet widely consumed in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Used for rotis, bhakri, and porridge.

62
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
62
Glycemic Index
Measured in India
17
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
163
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Jowar (Sorghum) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

34g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
4.8g
Fiber
5.5g
Protein
1.7g
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.

Grains & RiceMaharashtrianAndhraSouth Indianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Jowar bhakri is best made fresh and hot. Combine with green leafy vegetable sabzi for a balanced low-GI meal.

Jowar (Sorghum) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Jowar (Sorghum)?

Jowar (Sorghum) has a glycemic index of 62, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Jowar (Sorghum) increase blood sugar?

Jowar (Sorghum) has a medium glycemic index (62), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Jowar (Sorghum) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Jowar (Sorghum) has a medium GI (62). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Jowar (Sorghum)?

Jowar (Sorghum) has a glycemic load of 17 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Jowar ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Jowar ka glycemic index (GI) 62 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 17 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 34g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya jowar khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Jowar ka GI 62 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez jowar kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Jowar ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Jowar mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) jowar mein lagbhag 163 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 34g carbohydrate, 5.5g protein aur 4.8g fiber.

GI Source: NIN India · How we source GI data

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