Makhana (Fox Nuts) — 1 bowl roasted (30 g)
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Makhana (Fox Nuts)

मखाना · మఖానా

Also called: phool makhana, fox nut, lotus seeds, gorgon nut, makhane

Popped lotus seeds (phool makhana) from Bihar, eaten roasted as a snack, in kheer or in curries. Light, crunchy and low in fat, roasted makhana has a low GI and is a popular snack for people managing diabetes.

37
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
37
Glycemic Index
Measured in India
9
Glycemic Load
30g
Serving Size
105
Calories
Per serving: 1 bowl roasted (30 g)

Calories & Nutrition: Makhana (Fox Nuts) (1 bowl roasted (30 g))

23g
Carbs
0.2g
Sugars
1.5g
Fiber
3g
Protein
0.3g
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.

SnacksNorth IndianBengaliBiharivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Dry-roast with a teaspoon of ghee, salt, pepper and haldi instead of buying flavoured packs. Mix in a few almonds or peanuts for protein, and avoid makhana kheer made with sugar.

Makhana (Fox Nuts) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 bowl roasted (30 g)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Makhana (Fox Nuts)?

Makhana (Fox Nuts) has a glycemic index of 37, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Makhana (Fox Nuts) increase blood sugar?

Makhana (Fox Nuts) has a low glycemic index (37), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Makhana (Fox Nuts) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Makhana (Fox Nuts) is a low-GI food (GI 37), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Makhana (Fox Nuts)?

Makhana (Fox Nuts) has a glycemic load of 9 per serving (1 bowl roasted (30 g)).

Hindi mein

Makhana ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Makhana ka glycemic index (GI) 37 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl roasted (30 g)) ka glycemic load (GL) 9 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.2g sugar aur 23g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya makhana khane se sugar badhti hai?

Makhana ka GI kam (37) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez makhana kha sakte hain?

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

Makhana mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 bowl roasted (30 g)) makhana mein lagbhag 105 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 23g carbohydrate, 3g protein aur 1.5g fiber.

GI Source: Published study (PMC, roasted fox nut) · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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