Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)

मसूर दाल · మసూర్ పప్పు

Also called: masur dal, red lentils, lal dal

Red/orange lentils that cook quickly. One of the most affordable protein sources in India. Low GI with good iron content.

26
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
26
Glycemic Index
Measured
4
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
115
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

20g
Carbs
1.5g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
8g
Protein
0.5g
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.

Dals & LegumesNorth IndianBengaliSouth IndianOdiavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Cooks fastest of all dals — no soaking needed. Makes excellent tadka dal. Rich in iron — add lemon juice to improve absorption.

Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)?

Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) has a glycemic index of 26, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) increase blood sugar?

Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) has a low glycemic index (26), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) is a low-GI food (GI 26), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)?

Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Masoor dal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Masoor dal ka glycemic index (GI) 26 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1.5g sugar aur 20g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya masoor dal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Masoor dal ka GI kam (26) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez masoor dal kha sakte hain?

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

Masoor dal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) masoor dal mein lagbhag 115 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 20g carbohydrate, 8g protein aur 4g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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