Pomegranate (Anar) — 1 medium bowl of arils
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Pomegranate (Anar)

अनार · దానిమ్మ

Also called: anar, danimma, mathulai

Antioxidant-rich fruit with moderate GI. Rich in polyphenols that may have anti-diabetic properties.

53
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
53
Glycemic Index
Measured
8
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
120
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl of arils

Calories & Nutrition: Pomegranate (Anar) (1 medium bowl of arils)

28g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
5.5g
Fiber
2.5g
Protein
1.5g
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.

FruitsNorth IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrianveganSeasonal (Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Eat the arils whole — the seeds contain fiber. Avoid pomegranate juice as it concentrates sugars. Sprinkle chaat masala for a tangy twist.

Pomegranate (Anar) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl of arils).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Pomegranate (Anar)?

Pomegranate (Anar) has a glycemic index of 53, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Pomegranate (Anar) increase blood sugar?

Pomegranate (Anar) has a low glycemic index (53), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Pomegranate (Anar) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Pomegranate (Anar) is a low-GI food (GI 53), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Pomegranate (Anar)?

Pomegranate (Anar) has a glycemic load of 8 per serving (1 medium bowl of arils).

Hindi mein

Anar ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Anar ka glycemic index (GI) 53 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl of arils) ka glycemic load (GL) 8 hai, aur isme lagbhag 14g sugar aur 28g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya anar khane se sugar badhti hai?

Anar ka GI kam (53) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez anar kha sakte hain?

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

Anar mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl of arils) anar mein lagbhag 120 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 28g carbohydrate, 2.5g protein aur 5.5g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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