Kaju Katli — 2 pieces (about 30g)
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Kaju Katli

काजू कतली · కాజు కత్లి

Thin diamond-shaped fudge of ground cashews and sugar syrup. High GI from sugar, though cashew fat slows it slightly.

70
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
70
Glycemic Index
Estimated
13
Glycemic Load
30g
Serving Size
140
Calories
Per serving: 2 pieces (about 30g)

Calories & Nutrition: Kaju Katli (2 pieces (about 30g))

18g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
0.5g
Fiber
3g
Protein
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.

Sweets & MithaiNorth IndianSouth Indianvegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Cashew fat moderates the spike a little — still limit to one or two pieces as a treat.

Kaju Katli and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 pieces (about 30g)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Kaju Katli?

Kaju Katli has a glycemic index of 70, which is classified as High GI.

Does Kaju Katli increase blood sugar?

Kaju Katli has a high glycemic index (70) 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 Kaju Katli good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Kaju Katli has a high GI (70), 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 Kaju Katli?

Kaju Katli has a glycemic load of 13 per serving (2 pieces (about 30g)).

Hindi mein

Kaju katli ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kaju katli ka glycemic index (GI) 70 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 pieces (about 30g)) ka glycemic load (GL) 13 hai, aur isme lagbhag 18g sugar aur 18g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kaju katli khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Kaju katli ka GI 70 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 kaju katli kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Kaju katli ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah besan ladoo (GI 65) behtar vikalp hai.

Kaju katli mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 pieces (about 30g)) kaju katli mein lagbhag 140 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 18g carbohydrate, 3g protein aur 0.5g fiber.

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

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