Snake Gourd (Chichinda) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Snake Gourd (Chichinda)

चिचिंडा · పొట్లకాయ

Also called: potlakaya, pudalangai

Long green gourd used in South Indian curries and stir-fries. Very low calorie, very low GI — a diabetic-friendly everyday vegetable.

15
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
15
Glycemic Index
Estimated
0
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
18
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Snake Gourd (Chichinda) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

3g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
1g
Fiber
0.6g
Protein
0.3g
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.

VegetablesSouth IndianAndhraTamilKeralavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Popular in Andhra-style curry with peanuts and sesame. Also makes excellent kootu (South Indian dal-vegetable dish). Very light and easy to digest.

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Snake Gourd (Chichinda)?

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) has a glycemic index of 15, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Snake Gourd (Chichinda) increase blood sugar?

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) has a low glycemic index (15), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Snake Gourd (Chichinda) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) is a low-GI food (GI 15), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Snake Gourd (Chichinda)?

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Chichinda ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Chichinda ka glycemic index (GI) 15 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 0 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 3g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya chichinda khane se sugar badhti hai?

Chichinda ka GI kam (15) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez chichinda kha sakte hain?

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

Chichinda mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) chichinda mein lagbhag 18 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 3g carbohydrate, 0.6g protein aur 1g fiber.

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

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