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Mysore Pak

मैसूर पाक · మైసూర్ పాక్

Rich gram-flour sweet cooked in generous ghee and sugar, a Karnataka classic. High GI from sugar and refined flour.

73
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
73
Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
40g
Serving Size
210
Calories
Per serving: 1 piece (about 40g)

Nutrition per Serving

24g
Carbs
3g
Protein
12g
Fat
0.8g
Fiber
🍬Sweets & MithaiSouth IndianTamilAndhravegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Very ghee-heavy and calorie-dense — enjoy a single small piece during festivals.

GI Source: Estimated from published research

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Laddu (Besan)

बेसन लड्डू · బేసన్ లడ్డూ

Gram flour, ghee, and sugar sweets. The besan base provides some protein, but the sugar and ghee make it calorie-dense.

North IndianSouth IndianRajasthani+1
GL 16210 kcal1 medium laddu

Kaju Katli

काजू कतली · కాజు కత్లి

Thin diamond-shaped fudge of ground cashews and sugar syrup. High GI from sugar, though cashew fat slows it slightly.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 13140 kcal2 pieces (about 30g)

Sooji Halwa (Sheera)

सूजी का हलवा · సూజీ హల్వా

Roasted semolina cooked with ghee, sugar and water or milk. High GI from refined semolina and sugar.

North IndianMaharashtrianSouth Indian
GL 27300 kcal1 small bowl (about 120g)