Shukto — 1 bowl
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Shukto

शुक्तो · శుక్తో

A lightly spiced Bengali mixed-vegetable medley with bitter gourd, drumstick and milk, traditionally eaten at the start of a meal. Low in carbs and rich in fiber.

35
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
35
Glycemic Index
Estimated
5
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
140
Calories
Per serving: 1 bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Shukto (1 bowl)

14g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
5g
Fiber
4g
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.

Curries & SabzisBengalivegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

The bitter gourd and mix of vegetables make this especially good for blood sugar; keep the added sugar (a Bengali habit) to a minimum.

Shukto and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Shukto?

Shukto has a glycemic index of 35, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Shukto increase blood sugar?

Shukto 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 Shukto good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Shukto 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 Shukto?

Shukto has a glycemic load of 5 per serving (1 bowl).

Hindi mein

Shukto ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Shukto ka glycemic index (GI) 35 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 5 hai, aur isme lagbhag 5g sugar aur 14g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya shukto khane se sugar badhti hai?

Shukto 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 shukto kha sakte hain?

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

Shukto mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 bowl) shukto mein lagbhag 140 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 14g carbohydrate, 4g 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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