Kashmiri Kahwa — 1 cup (lightly sweetened)
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Kashmiri Kahwa

कश्मीरी कहवा · కశ్మీరీ కహ్వా

Also called: kehwa, qahwa, kawa, kashmiri kehwa, saffron tea

Golden green tea brewed with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon and crushed almonds, usually sweetened with sugar or honey. Without the sweetener it has almost no carbohydrate.

60
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
60
Glycemic Index
Estimated
4
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
50
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup (lightly sweetened)

Calories & Nutrition: Kashmiri Kahwa (1 cup (lightly sweetened))

6g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
0.3g
Fiber
1g
Protein
2.5g
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.

BeveragesKashmirivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Ask for it without sugar or honey; the saffron, cardamom and almonds give plenty of flavour. Unsweetened kahwa is as safe as plain green tea.

Kashmiri Kahwa and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup (lightly sweetened)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Kashmiri Kahwa?

Kashmiri Kahwa has a glycemic index of 60, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Kashmiri Kahwa increase blood sugar?

Kashmiri Kahwa has a medium glycemic index (60), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Kashmiri Kahwa good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Kashmiri Kahwa has a medium GI (60). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Kashmiri Kahwa?

Kashmiri Kahwa has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 cup (lightly sweetened)).

Hindi mein

Kahwa ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kahwa ka glycemic index (GI) 60 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 cup (lightly sweetened)) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 5g sugar aur 6g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kahwa khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Kahwa ka GI 60 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez kahwa kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Kahwa ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Kahwa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup (lightly sweetened)) kahwa mein lagbhag 50 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 6g carbohydrate, 1g protein aur 0.3g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (green tea, saffron, almonds, sugar) · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

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