What is the glycemic index of Kachori?

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

What is the glycemic load of Kachori?

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

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.

A serving of Kachori (2 kachoris) has about 320 calories, with 26g carbs, 6g protein and 3g fiber.

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कचौरी · కచోరి

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

GI · High GI

0Low (55)Med (69)110+

Glycemic Index

Glycemic Load

100g

Serving Size

320

Calories

Per serving: 2 kachoris

26g

Carbs

Protein

21g

Fat

Fiber

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

GI Source: Estimated from published research

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

समोसा · సమోసా

Deep-fried pastry with spiced potato filling. High GI from refined flour outer and potato filling, plus deep frying adds calories.

पकोड़ा / भजिया · పకోడి / బజ్జి

Deep-fried fritters made with besan batter and vegetables. High calorie from deep frying, but besan has lower GI than maida.

आलू टिक्की · ఆలూ టిక్కి

Spiced mashed-potato patty shallow or deep fried until crisp. High GI from the potato base and frying.