Khoya (Mawa) — 2 tablespoons
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Khoya (Mawa)

खोया · ఖోవా

Mawa or khoya, milk reduced by slow simmering until thick and solid, used as a base for many Indian sweets. Moderate in milk sugars with a low to medium glycemic impact.

45
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
45
Glycemic Index
Estimated
3
Glycemic Load
30g
Serving Size
120
Calories
Per serving: 2 tablespoons

Calories & Nutrition: Khoya (Mawa) (2 tablespoons)

7g
Carbs
7g
Sugars
0g
Fiber
4g
Protein
8g
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.

DairyNorth IndianPunjabivegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Energy dense and used mostly in sweets; portion carefully as carbs come from natural milk sugars.

Khoya (Mawa) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 tablespoons).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Khoya (Mawa)?

Khoya (Mawa) has a glycemic index of 45, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Khoya (Mawa) increase blood sugar?

Khoya (Mawa) has a low glycemic index (45), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Khoya (Mawa) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Khoya (Mawa) is a low-GI food (GI 45), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Khoya (Mawa)?

Khoya (Mawa) has a glycemic load of 3 per serving (2 tablespoons).

Hindi mein

Khoya ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Khoya ka glycemic index (GI) 45 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 tablespoons) ka glycemic load (GL) 3 hai, aur isme lagbhag 7g sugar aur 7g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya khoya khane se sugar badhti hai?

Khoya ka GI kam (45) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez khoya kha sakte hain?

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

Khoya mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 tablespoons) khoya mein lagbhag 120 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 7g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 0g 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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