Sandesh
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.
Calories & Nutrition: Sandesh (2 pieces)
- 22g
- Carbs
- 16g
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fiber
- 8g
- Protein
- 7g
- 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
One of the better Indian sweets for blood sugar thanks to its high chhena (protein) content; choose lightly sweetened versions and keep portions small.
Sandesh and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (2 pieces).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Sandesh?
Sandesh has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Sandesh increase blood sugar?
Sandesh has a low glycemic index (55), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Sandesh good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Sandesh is a low-GI food (GI 55), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Sandesh?
Sandesh has a glycemic load of 12 per serving (2 pieces).
Hindi mein
Sandesh ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Sandesh ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 pieces) ka glycemic load (GL) 12 hai, aur isme lagbhag 16g sugar aur 22g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya sandesh khane se sugar badhti hai?
Sandesh ka GI kam (55) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez sandesh kha sakte hain?
Haan. Sandesh ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Sandesh mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (2 pieces) sandesh mein lagbhag 180 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 22g carbohydrate, 8g protein aur 0g fiber.
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