Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe)
खरबूजा · ఖర్బూజా
A juicy, hydrating summer melon with high water content and beta-carotene. Moderate GI but low glycemic load per serving.
Nutrition per Serving
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
Eat fresh and chilled; avoid juicing as it concentrates sugars and removes fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Watermelon
तरबूज़ · పుచ్చకాయ
High GI but low GL per serving because it's mostly water. The numbers look scary but actual blood sugar impact is moderate in normal portions.
Papaya
पपीता · బొప్పాయి
Tropical fruit rich in vitamin A and digestive enzymes. Medium GI but moderate glycemic load per serving.