Sarson ka Saag — 1 bowl
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Sarson ka Saag

सरसों का साग · ఆవ ఆకుల కూర

Punjab's beloved winter dish of slow-cooked mustard greens (often with spinach), finished with ghee. Very low GI and rich in fiber, iron and antioxidants.

30
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
30
Glycemic Index
Estimated
3
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
150
Calories
Per serving: 1 bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Sarson ka Saag (1 bowl)

9g
Carbs
3g
Sugars
5g
Fiber
5g
Protein
10g
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.

Curries & SabzisPunjabiNorth IndianvegetarianSeasonal (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Pair with a small makki di roti rather than several; the greens are excellent for blood sugar, but go light on the added butter and ghee.

Sarson ka Saag and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Sarson ka Saag?

Sarson ka Saag has a glycemic index of 30, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Sarson ka Saag increase blood sugar?

Sarson ka Saag has a low glycemic index (30), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Sarson ka Saag good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Sarson ka Saag is a low-GI food (GI 30), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Sarson ka Saag?

Sarson ka Saag has a glycemic load of 3 per serving (1 bowl).

Hindi mein

Sarson ka saag ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Sarson ka saag ka glycemic index (GI) 30 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 3 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 9g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya sarson ka saag khane se sugar badhti hai?

Sarson ka saag ka GI kam (30) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez sarson ka saag kha sakte hain?

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

Sarson ka saag mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 bowl) sarson ka saag mein lagbhag 150 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 9g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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