Raw Banana (Plantain)
कच्चा केला · అరటికాయ
Also called: kacha kela, aratikaya, vazhakkai, plantain
Green/unripe banana used as a vegetable in South Indian cooking. Higher in resistant starch than ripe banana, with a lower GI.
Calories & Nutrition: Raw Banana (Plantain) (1 medium raw banana (cooked))
- 23g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 2.5g
- Fiber
- 1.3g
- Protein
- 0.3g
- 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
Much better for blood sugar than ripe banana. Used in Kerala aviyal, Tamil kootu, and Andhra fry preparations. Boil and use as a potato substitute in curries.
Raw Banana (Plantain) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium raw banana (cooked)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Raw Banana (Plantain)?
Raw Banana (Plantain) has a glycemic index of 40, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Raw Banana (Plantain) increase blood sugar?
Raw Banana (Plantain) has a low glycemic index (40), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Raw Banana (Plantain) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Raw Banana (Plantain) is a low-GI food (GI 40), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Raw Banana (Plantain)?
Raw Banana (Plantain) has a glycemic load of 8 per serving (1 medium raw banana (cooked)).
Hindi mein
Kaccha kela ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Kaccha kela ka glycemic index (GI) 40 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium raw banana (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 8 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 23g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya kaccha kela khane se sugar badhti hai?
Kaccha kela ka GI kam (40) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez kaccha kela kha sakte hain?
Haan. Kaccha kela ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Kaccha kela mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium raw banana (cooked)) kaccha kela mein lagbhag 90 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 23g carbohydrate, 1.3g protein aur 2.5g fiber.
