Sambar
सांभर · సాంబార్
Also called: sambhar, saaru
Lentil and vegetable stew with tamarind, a South Indian staple. The dal and vegetable combination keeps GI low.
Calories & Nutrition: Sambar (1 large bowl)
- 14g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sugars
- 4g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Protein
- 2g
- 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
Load with vegetables — drumstick, ash gourd, brinjal, radish. More vegetables means more fiber and lower overall GI of the meal.
Sambar and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 large bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Sambar?
Sambar has a glycemic index of 35, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Sambar increase blood sugar?
Sambar has a low glycemic index (35), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Sambar good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Sambar is a low-GI food (GI 35), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Sambar?
Sambar has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 large bowl).
Hindi mein
Sambar ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Sambar ka glycemic index (GI) 35 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 large bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 14g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya sambar khane se sugar badhti hai?
Sambar ka GI kam (35) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez sambar kha sakte hain?
Haan. Sambar ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Sambar mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 large bowl) sambar mein lagbhag 100 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 14g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 4g fiber.
