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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.

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

Nutrition per Serving

8g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
0.2g
Fat
1g
Fiber
🍎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.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database

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.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 446 kcal1 medium slice

Papaya

पपीता · బొప్పాయి

Tropical fruit rich in vitamin A and digestive enzymes. Medium GI but moderate glycemic load per serving.

South IndianNorth IndianKerala
GL 760 kcal1 medium bowl (cubed)