Mosambi (Sweet Lime)
मौसंबी · బత్తాయి
Also called: mausambi, sweet lime, battayi
Popular citrus fruit in India, often juiced. Lower acidity than orange but similar GI profile. Best eaten whole for fiber benefits.
Calories & Nutrition: Mosambi (Sweet Lime) (1 medium mosambi)
- 16g
- Carbs
- 9g
- Sugars
- 2.5g
- Fiber
- 1g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Avoid mosambi juice — eat the whole fruit. Commonly given to patients in hospitals but the juice form spikes blood sugar faster than whole fruit.
Mosambi (Sweet Lime) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium mosambi).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Mosambi (Sweet Lime)?
Mosambi (Sweet Lime) has a glycemic index of 43, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Mosambi (Sweet Lime) increase blood sugar?
Mosambi (Sweet Lime) has a low glycemic index (43), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Mosambi (Sweet Lime) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Mosambi (Sweet Lime) is a low-GI food (GI 43), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Mosambi (Sweet Lime)?
Mosambi (Sweet Lime) has a glycemic load of 5 per serving (1 medium mosambi).
Hindi mein
Mosambi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Mosambi ka glycemic index (GI) 43 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium mosambi) ka glycemic load (GL) 5 hai, aur isme lagbhag 9g sugar aur 16g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya mosambi khane se sugar badhti hai?
Mosambi ka GI kam (43) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez mosambi kha sakte hain?
Haan. Mosambi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Mosambi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium mosambi) mosambi mein lagbhag 65 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 16g carbohydrate, 1g protein aur 2.5g fiber.
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