Potato (Aloo)
आलू · బంగాళాదుంప
Also called: aloo, alu, bangaladumpa, urulaikizhangu
The most consumed vegetable in India. High GI makes it a concern for diabetics, though cooking method matters significantly.
Calories & Nutrition: Potato (Aloo) (1 medium potato (boiled))
- 30g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 2.5g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Protein
- 0.1g
- 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
Cool boiled potatoes before eating — cooling increases resistant starch and lowers GI by up to 25%. Potato salad is lower GI than hot mashed potato.
Potato (Aloo) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium potato (boiled)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Potato (Aloo)?
Potato (Aloo) has a glycemic index of 78, which is classified as High GI.
Does Potato (Aloo) increase blood sugar?
Potato (Aloo) has a high glycemic index (78) and can raise blood sugar quickly, so if you are watching your blood sugar, keep portions small and pair it with protein, fat or fiber.
Is Potato (Aloo) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Potato (Aloo) has a high GI (78), so people with diabetes should limit portions and pair it with protein, fat or fiber to reduce the blood-sugar spike.
What is the glycemic load of Potato (Aloo)?
Potato (Aloo) has a glycemic load of 15 per serving (1 medium potato (boiled)).
Hindi mein
Aloo ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Aloo ka glycemic index (GI) 78 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium potato (boiled)) ka glycemic load (GL) 15 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya aloo khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan. Aloo ka GI 78 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko jaldi badha sakta hai. Kam matra mein khayein aur protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez aloo kha sakte hain?
Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Aloo ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah shakarkandi (GI 54) behtar vikalp hai.
Aloo mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium potato (boiled)) aloo mein lagbhag 130 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 3g protein aur 2.5g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
