Khakhra — 2 khakhras
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Khakhra

खाखरा · ఖాఖ్రా

Thin, crisp roasted Gujarati cracker made from whole-wheat flour. Low-medium GI as it is roasted, not fried, and uses whole wheat.

52
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
52
Glycemic Index
Estimated
11
Glycemic Load
40g
Serving Size
160
Calories
Per serving: 2 khakhras

Calories & Nutrition: Khakhra (2 khakhras)

22g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
5g
Protein
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.

SnacksGujarativegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Choose methi or whole-wheat khakhra over plain refined versions for more fiber and a lower glycemic load.

Khakhra and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 khakhras).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Khakhra?

Khakhra has a glycemic index of 52, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Khakhra increase blood sugar?

Khakhra has a low glycemic index (52), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Khakhra good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Khakhra is a low-GI food (GI 52), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Khakhra?

Khakhra has a glycemic load of 11 per serving (2 khakhras).

Hindi mein

Khakhra ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Khakhra ka glycemic index (GI) 52 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 khakhras) ka glycemic load (GL) 11 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 22g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya khakhra khane se sugar badhti hai?

Khakhra ka GI kam (52) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez khakhra kha sakte hain?

Haan. Khakhra ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Khakhra mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 khakhras) khakhra mein lagbhag 160 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 22g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 4g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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