Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled)
काला चना · నల్ల శనగలు
Also called: black chana, desi chana, nalla senagalu
Whole brown-black chickpeas, boiled. A protein- and fiber-rich legume with a low glycemic index, popular across India as a salad base, curry, or snack.
Calories & Nutrition: Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled) (1 small bowl (boiled))
- 27g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sugars
- 8g
- Fiber
- 9g
- Protein
- 2.6g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Soak overnight and boil with minimal salt; pair with a squeeze of lemon and raw onion to keep the GI low and aid iron absorption.
Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 small bowl (boiled)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled)?
Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled) has a glycemic index of 28, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled) increase blood sugar?
Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled) has a low glycemic index (28), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled) is a low-GI food (GI 28), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled)?
Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas, boiled) has a glycemic load of 8 per serving (1 small bowl (boiled)).
Hindi mein
Kala chana ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Kala chana ka glycemic index (GI) 28 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl (boiled)) ka glycemic load (GL) 8 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 27g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya kala chana khane se sugar badhti hai?
Kala chana ka GI kam (28) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez kala chana kha sakte hain?
Haan. Kala chana ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Kala chana mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 small bowl (boiled)) kala chana mein lagbhag 164 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 27g carbohydrate, 9g protein aur 8g fiber.
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