Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) — 1 glass (about 240ml)
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Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade)

नींबू पानी · నిమ్మ పానీయం

Refreshing lemonade of lime juice, water, sugar and a pinch of salt. Medium-high GI from dissolved sugar that absorbs quickly.

62
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
62
Glycemic Index
Estimated
11
Glycemic Load
240g
Serving Size
75
Calories
Per serving: 1 glass (about 240ml)

Calories & Nutrition: Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) (1 glass (about 240ml))

18g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
0.1g
Fiber
0g
Protein
0g
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.

BeveragesNorth IndianSouth IndianveganSeasonal (Mar, Apr, May, Jun)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Make it with a sugar substitute or just a little honey, and add chia seeds to slow absorption.

Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 glass (about 240ml)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade)?

Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) has a glycemic index of 62, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) increase blood sugar?

Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) has a medium glycemic index (62), 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 Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) has a medium GI (62). 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 Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade)?

Nimbu Pani (Sweet Lemonade) has a glycemic load of 11 per serving (1 glass (about 240ml)).

Hindi mein

Nimbu pani ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Nimbu pani ka glycemic index (GI) 62 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 glass (about 240ml)) ka glycemic load (GL) 11 hai, aur isme lagbhag 18g sugar aur 18g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya nimbu pani khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Nimbu pani ka GI 62 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 nimbu pani kha sakte hain?

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

Nimbu pani mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 glass (about 240ml)) nimbu pani mein lagbhag 75 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 18g carbohydrate, 0g protein aur 0.1g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data

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