Peanut Chikki — 1 piece
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Peanut Chikki

मूंगफली चिक्की · పల్లీ పట్టీ

Also called: chikki, palli patti, gajak, moongfali chikki, groundnut chikki, kadalai mittai

Crunchy brittle of roasted peanuts set in jaggery syrup, a winter and travel snack from Lonavala to Hyderabad. The peanuts slow digestion, but the jaggery still makes it a sweet with a medium GI.

58
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
58
Glycemic Index
Estimated
7
Glycemic Load
25g
Serving Size
125
Calories
Per serving: 1 piece

Calories & Nutrition: Peanut Chikki (1 piece)

13g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
1g
Fiber
4g
Protein
6.5g
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.

Sweets & MithaiMaharashtrianGujaratiAndhraTelanganaNorth Indianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

One piece is a better sweet choice than most mithai because of the peanut protein. Pick chikki that is thick with peanuts and thin on jaggery, and don't snack on it through the day.

Peanut Chikki and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 piece).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Peanut Chikki?

Peanut Chikki has a glycemic index of 58, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Peanut Chikki increase blood sugar?

Peanut Chikki has a medium glycemic index (58), 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 Peanut Chikki good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Peanut Chikki has a medium GI (58). 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 Peanut Chikki?

Peanut Chikki has a glycemic load of 7 per serving (1 piece).

Hindi mein

Chikki ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Chikki ka glycemic index (GI) 58 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 piece) ka glycemic load (GL) 7 hai, aur isme lagbhag 10g sugar aur 13g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya chikki khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Chikki ka GI 58 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 chikki kha sakte hain?

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

Chikki mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 piece) chikki mein lagbhag 125 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 13g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 1g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (peanuts, jaggery) · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) — 1 small handful (30 g)GI 14· Low

Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)

मूंगफली · వేరుశెనగ పప్పు

India's everyday nut, technically a legume, eaten roasted in winter, in poha, chutneys and chikki. High in protein and fat with very little carbohydrate, peanuts have one of the lowest GIs of any food.

GujaratiMaharashtrianAndhra+3
GL 1170 kcal1 small handful (30 g)
Makhana (Fox Nuts) — 1 bowl roasted (30 g)GI 37· Low

Makhana (Fox Nuts)

मखाना · మఖానా

Popped lotus seeds (phool makhana) from Bihar, eaten roasted as a snack, in kheer or in curries. Light, crunchy and low in fat, roasted makhana has a low GI and is a popular snack for people managing diabetes.

North IndianBengaliBihari
GL 9105 kcal1 bowl roasted (30 g)
Dates (Khajur) — 3-4 datesGI 42· Low

Dates (Khajur)

खजूर · ఖర్జూరం

Natural dried fruit used as a sweetener and snack. Medium GI but nutrient-dense with potassium, iron, and fiber.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 12112 kcal3-4 dates