Marie Biscuit — 4 biscuits
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Marie Biscuit

मैरी बिस्कुट · మేరీ బిస్కెట్

Also called: marie, mari biscuit, biscuit, biscuits, tea biscuit, marie gold

Light, plain tea biscuits that many people think of as safe for diabetes. They are made from maida and sugar, so they digest quickly, and it is easy to eat four or five with every cup of chai.

65
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
65
Glycemic Index
Estimated
12
Glycemic Load
25g
Serving Size
110
Calories
Per serving: 4 biscuits

Calories & Nutrition: Marie Biscuit (4 biscuits)

19g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
0.5g
Fiber
2g
Protein
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 IndianSouth Indianvegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Marie is not a diabetic biscuit. With chai, a handful of roasted chana, makhana or peanuts is a much better pairing. If you do have biscuits, keep it to two.

Marie Biscuit and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (4 biscuits).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Marie Biscuit?

Marie Biscuit has a glycemic index of 65, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Marie Biscuit increase blood sugar?

Marie Biscuit has a medium glycemic index (65), 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 Marie Biscuit good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Marie Biscuit has a medium GI (65). 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 Marie Biscuit?

Marie Biscuit has a glycemic load of 12 per serving (4 biscuits).

Hindi mein

Marie biscuit ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Marie biscuit ka glycemic index (GI) 65 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (4 biscuits) ka glycemic load (GL) 12 hai, aur isme lagbhag 5g sugar aur 19g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya marie biscuit khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Marie biscuit ka GI 65 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 marie biscuit kha sakte hain?

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

Marie biscuit mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (4 biscuits) marie biscuit mein lagbhag 110 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 19g carbohydrate, 2g protein aur 0.5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research (plain sweet biscuits) · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Roasted Chana — 1 small handful (30g)GI 10· Low

Roasted Chana

भुना चना · పుట్నాలు / వేరుశనగలు

Dry roasted chickpeas, a traditional Indian snack. Very low GI, high fiber, and high protein. Perfect diabetic snack.

North IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrian
GL 2110 kcal1 small handful (30g)
Makhana (Fox Nuts) — 1 bowl roasted (30 g)GI 37· Low

Makhana (Fox Nuts)

मखाना · మఖానా

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.

North IndianBengaliBihari
GL 9105 kcal1 bowl roasted (30 g)
Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) — 1 small handful (30 g)GI 14· Low

Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)

मूंगफली · వేరుశెనగ పప్పు

India's everyday nut, technically a legume, eaten roasted in winter, in poha, chutneys and chikki. High in protein and fat with very little carbohydrate, peanuts have one of the lowest GIs of any food.

GujaratiMaharashtrianAndhra+3
GL 1170 kcal1 small handful (30 g)