Shorshe Ilish
शोरशे इलिश · శోర్షే ఇలిష్
The quintessential Bengali dish of hilsa fish in a pungent mustard-paste gravy with green chillies. Rich in protein and omega-3 fats with almost no carbohydrate.
Calories & Nutrition: Shorshe Ilish (1 bowl (2 pieces))
- 6g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Sugars
- 1g
- Fiber
- 23g
- Protein
- 18g
- 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
Steam or lightly cook in mustard oil rather than deep-frying; the high protein and fat make it naturally low-GI — serve with a small portion of low-GI rice or millet.
Shorshe Ilish and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 bowl (2 pieces)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Shorshe Ilish?
Shorshe Ilish has a glycemic index of 25, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Shorshe Ilish increase blood sugar?
Shorshe Ilish has a low glycemic index (25), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Shorshe Ilish good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Shorshe Ilish is a low-GI food (GI 25), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Shorshe Ilish?
Shorshe Ilish has a glycemic load of 2 per serving (1 bowl (2 pieces)).
Hindi mein
Shorshe ilish ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Shorshe ilish ka glycemic index (GI) 25 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl (2 pieces)) ka glycemic load (GL) 2 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 6g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya shorshe ilish khane se sugar badhti hai?
Shorshe ilish ka GI kam (25) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez shorshe ilish kha sakte hain?
Haan. Shorshe ilish ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Shorshe ilish mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 bowl (2 pieces)) shorshe ilish mein lagbhag 280 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 6g carbohydrate, 23g protein aur 1g fiber.
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