Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) — 1 cup diced
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Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe)

खरबूजा · ఖర్బూజా

Also called: kharbuja, kharbooja, kirni

A juicy, hydrating summer melon with high water content and beta-carotene. Moderate GI but low glycemic load per serving.

65
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
65
Glycemic Index
Measured
4
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
34
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup diced

Calories & Nutrition: Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) (1 cup diced)

8g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
1g
Fiber
0.8g
Protein
0.2g
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.

FruitsNorth IndianSouth IndianveganSeasonal (Apr, May, Jun, Jul)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Eat fresh and chilled; avoid juicing as it concentrates sugars and removes fiber.

Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup diced).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe)?

Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) has a glycemic index of 65, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) increase blood sugar?

Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) 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 Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) 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 Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe)?

Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe) has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 cup diced).

Hindi mein

Kharbooja ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kharbooja ka glycemic index (GI) 65 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 cup diced) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 8g sugar aur 8g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kharbooja khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Kharbooja 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 kharbooja kha sakte hain?

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

Kharbooja mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup diced) kharbooja mein lagbhag 34 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 8g carbohydrate, 0.8g protein aur 1g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

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Watermelon — 1 medium sliceGI 76· High

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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.

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GL 446 kcal1 medium slice
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Papaya

पपीता · బొప్పాయి

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GL 760 kcal1 medium bowl (cubed)