Rasmalai
रसमलाई · రసమలై
Also called: ras malai, rosomalai
Bengali sweet of soft chhena (paneer) discs soaked in thickened, saffron and cardamom-flavoured sweet milk. The milk protein and fat slow it a little compared with rasgulla, but the sugar is still high.
Calories & Nutrition: Rasmalai (1 piece with milk)
- 22g
- Carbs
- 20g
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Protein
- 9g
- 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
Keep to one piece and leave most of the sweet milk in the bowl. Sugar-free rasmalai made with a sweetener and toned milk is a better option for regular cravings.
Rasmalai and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 piece with milk).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Rasmalai?
Rasmalai has a glycemic index of 70, which is classified as High GI.
Does Rasmalai increase blood sugar?
Rasmalai has a high glycemic index (70) 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 Rasmalai good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Rasmalai has a high GI (70), 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 Rasmalai?
Rasmalai has a glycemic load of 15 per serving (1 piece with milk).
Hindi mein
Rasmalai ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Rasmalai ka glycemic index (GI) 70 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 piece with milk) ka glycemic load (GL) 15 hai, aur isme lagbhag 20g sugar aur 22g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya rasmalai khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan. Rasmalai ka GI 70 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 rasmalai kha sakte hain?
Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Rasmalai ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah shrikhand (GI 61) behtar vikalp hai.
Rasmalai mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 piece with milk) rasmalai mein lagbhag 190 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 22g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 0g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
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GI 61· MediumShrikhand
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संदेश · సందేశ్
A delicate Bengali sweet made from fresh chhena (paneer) lightly sweetened and flavoured with cardamom. High in protein for a dessert, with a moderate sugar content.