Rajma (Kidney Beans) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Rajma (Kidney Beans)

राजमा · రాజ్మా

Also called: kidney beans, red beans

Red kidney beans, a North Indian staple especially in Punjabi cuisine. Excellent protein source with low GI.

28
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
28
Glycemic Index
Measured
5
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
140
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Rajma (Kidney Beans) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

24g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
7g
Fiber
9g
Protein
0.5g
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.

Dals & LegumesNorth IndianPunjabivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Always soak overnight and pressure cook thoroughly — undercooked rajma contains lectins. Rajma chawal is a complete protein meal.

Rajma (Kidney Beans) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Rajma (Kidney Beans)?

Rajma (Kidney Beans) has a glycemic index of 28, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Rajma (Kidney Beans) increase blood sugar?

Rajma (Kidney Beans) has a low glycemic index (28), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Rajma (Kidney Beans) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Rajma (Kidney Beans) is a low-GI food (GI 28), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Rajma (Kidney Beans)?

Rajma (Kidney Beans) has a glycemic load of 5 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Rajma ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Rajma ka glycemic index (GI) 28 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 5 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 24g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya rajma khane se sugar badhti hai?

Rajma ka GI kam (28) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez rajma kha sakte hain?

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

Rajma mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) rajma mein lagbhag 140 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 24g carbohydrate, 9g protein aur 7g 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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