Bitter Gourd (Karela)
करेला · కాకరకాయ
Also called: karele, kakarakaya, pavakkai, bitter melon
Traditionally used for diabetes management in India. Contains compounds that mimic insulin action. Very low GI.
Calories & Nutrition: Bitter Gourd (Karela) (1 medium bowl (cooked))
- 4g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 2.5g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Protein
- 0.2g
- 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
Salt and squeeze bitter gourd slices to reduce bitterness. Stuff with onions and spices, or make karela chips for a crispy version.
Bitter Gourd (Karela) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Bitter Gourd (Karela)?
Bitter Gourd (Karela) has a glycemic index of 15, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Bitter Gourd (Karela) increase blood sugar?
Bitter Gourd (Karela) has a low glycemic index (15), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Bitter Gourd (Karela) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Bitter Gourd (Karela) is a low-GI food (GI 15), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Bitter Gourd (Karela)?
Bitter Gourd (Karela) has a glycemic load of 1 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
Hindi mein
Karela ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Karela ka glycemic index (GI) 15 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 1 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 4g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya karela khane se sugar badhti hai?
Karela ka GI kam (15) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez karela kha sakte hain?
Haan. Karela ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Karela mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) karela mein lagbhag 20 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 4g carbohydrate, 1g protein aur 2.5g fiber.