Paneer — 4-5 cubes
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Paneer

पनीर · పనీర్

Indian cottage cheese. Very low GI, high protein. One of the best vegetarian protein sources for diabetics.

10
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
10
Glycemic Index
Estimated
0
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
260
Calories
Per serving: 4-5 cubes

Calories & Nutrition: Paneer (4-5 cubes)

3g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
0g
Fiber
18g
Protein
20g
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.

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Grilled paneer tikka is healthier than paneer butter masala. Pairs well with any meal to add protein and reduce overall glycemic response.

Paneer and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (4-5 cubes).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Paneer?

Paneer has a glycemic index of 10, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Paneer increase blood sugar?

Paneer has a low glycemic index (10), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Paneer good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Paneer is a low-GI food (GI 10), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Paneer?

Paneer has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (4-5 cubes).

Hindi mein

Paneer ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Paneer ka glycemic index (GI) 10 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (4-5 cubes) ka glycemic load (GL) 0 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 3g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya paneer khane se sugar badhti hai?

Paneer ka GI kam (10) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez paneer kha sakte hain?

Haan. Paneer ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Paneer mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (4-5 cubes) paneer mein lagbhag 260 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 3g carbohydrate, 18g protein aur 0g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from composition · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods