Motichoor Laddu — 1 laddu
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Motichoor Laddu

मोतीचूर लड्डू · మోతీచూర్ లడ్డు

Also called: motichoor ladoo, boondi laddu, laddu, ladoo, boondi ladoo

Festival and wedding sweet of tiny fried besan boondi soaked in sugar syrup and pressed into balls. The syrup-soaked boondi makes it one of the faster-acting Indian sweets.

72
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
72
Glycemic Index
Estimated
17
Glycemic Load
40g
Serving Size
175
Calories
Per serving: 1 laddu

Calories & Nutrition: Motichoor Laddu (1 laddu)

24g
Carbs
16g
Sugars
0.5g
Fiber
2.5g
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.

Sweets & MithaiNorth IndianRajasthaniPunjabivegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Have half a laddu right after a meal rather than on its own. A besan laddu made with less sugar or a dry-fruit laddu is a slightly better festive choice.

Motichoor Laddu and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 laddu).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Motichoor Laddu?

Motichoor Laddu has a glycemic index of 72, which is classified as High GI.

Does Motichoor Laddu increase blood sugar?

Motichoor Laddu has a high glycemic index (72) and can raise blood sugar quickly, so if you are watching your blood sugar, keep portions small and pair it with protein, fat or fiber.

Is Motichoor Laddu good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Motichoor Laddu has a high GI (72), so people with diabetes should limit portions and pair it with protein, fat or fiber to reduce the blood-sugar spike.

What is the glycemic load of Motichoor Laddu?

Motichoor Laddu has a glycemic load of 17 per serving (1 laddu).

Hindi mein

Motichoor laddu ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Motichoor laddu ka glycemic index (GI) 72 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 laddu) ka glycemic load (GL) 17 hai, aur isme lagbhag 16g sugar aur 24g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya motichoor laddu khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Motichoor laddu ka GI 72 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko jaldi badha sakta hai. Kam matra mein khayein aur protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez motichoor laddu kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Motichoor laddu ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah besan ladoo (GI 65) behtar vikalp hai.

Motichoor laddu mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 laddu) motichoor laddu mein lagbhag 175 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 24g carbohydrate, 2.5g protein aur 0.5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (besan boondi, sugar syrup) · How we source GI data

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