Shrikhand
श्रीखंड · శ్రీఖండ్
A Gujarati and Maharashtrian dessert of strained, sweetened hung curd flavoured with cardamom and saffron. The dairy base tempers the sugar, but it is still a sweet to enjoy in moderation.
Calories & Nutrition: Shrikhand (1 small bowl)
- 30g
- Carbs
- 24g
- Sugars
- 0.5g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Protein
- 9g
- 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
Make it with a sugar substitute and unsweetened hung curd to cut the glycemic load sharply while keeping the protein.
Shrikhand and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 small bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Shrikhand?
Shrikhand has a glycemic index of 61, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Shrikhand increase blood sugar?
Shrikhand has a medium glycemic index (61), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.
Is Shrikhand good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Shrikhand has a medium GI (61). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.
What is the glycemic load of Shrikhand?
Shrikhand has a glycemic load of 18 per serving (1 small bowl).
Hindi mein
Shrikhand ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Shrikhand ka glycemic index (GI) 61 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 18 hai, aur isme lagbhag 24g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya shrikhand khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Shrikhand ka GI 61 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez shrikhand kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Shrikhand ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Shrikhand mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 small bowl) shrikhand mein lagbhag 230 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 0.5g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 11· LowGreek Yogurt (Unsweetened)
ग्रीक दही · గ్రీక్ పెరుగు
Thick strained yogurt, unsweetened, with higher protein and lower carbs than regular curd. Low GI and a good choice for blood sugar management.
GI 58· MediumMishti Doi
मिष्टी दोई · మిష్టి దోయి
Bengal's iconic dessert of yogurt set with caramelised jaggery or sugar in earthen pots. The fermented dairy base softens the sugar's impact, but it remains a sweet.
GI 55· LowSandesh
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.