Kachori — 2 kachoris
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Kachori

कचौरी · కచోరి

Deep-fried refined-flour pastry stuffed with spiced lentil or onion filling. High GI and calorie-dense from refined flour and frying.

73
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
73
Glycemic Index
Estimated
19
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
320
Calories
Per serving: 2 kachoris

Calories & Nutrition: Kachori (2 kachoris)

26g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
3g
Fiber
6g
Protein
21g
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.

SnacksRajasthaniNorth Indianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Refined flour and deep frying make this a once-in-a-while indulgence; pair with yogurt rather than sweet chutney.

Kachori and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 kachoris).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Kachori?

Kachori has a glycemic index of 73, which is classified as High GI.

Does Kachori increase blood sugar?

Kachori has a high glycemic index (73) 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 Kachori good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Kachori has a high GI (73), 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 Kachori?

Kachori has a glycemic load of 19 per serving (2 kachoris).

Hindi mein

Kachori ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kachori ka glycemic index (GI) 73 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 kachoris) ka glycemic load (GL) 19 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 26g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kachori khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Kachori ka GI 73 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 kachori kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Kachori ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah samosa (GI 72) behtar vikalp hai.

Kachori mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 kachoris) kachori mein lagbhag 320 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 26g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 3g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data

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