Sooji Halwa (Sheera) — 1 small bowl (about 120g)
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Sooji Halwa (Sheera)

सूजी का हलवा · సూజీ హల్వా

Also called: suji halwa, rava kesari, sheera, kesari bath

Roasted semolina cooked with ghee, sugar and water or milk. High GI from refined semolina and sugar.

76
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
76
Glycemic Index
Estimated
27
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
300
Calories
Per serving: 1 small bowl (about 120g)

Calories & Nutrition: Sooji Halwa (Sheera) (1 small bowl (about 120g))

36g
Carbs
22g
Sugars
1g
Fiber
4g
Protein
15g
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.

Sweets & MithaiNorth IndianMaharashtrianSouth IndianKarnatakavegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Add chopped nuts and reduce sugar to slow digestion; pair with protein to blunt the spike.

Sooji Halwa (Sheera) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 small bowl (about 120g)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Sooji Halwa (Sheera)?

Sooji Halwa (Sheera) has a glycemic index of 76, which is classified as High GI.

Does Sooji Halwa (Sheera) increase blood sugar?

Sooji Halwa (Sheera) has a high glycemic index (76) and can raise blood sugar quickly, so if you are watching your blood sugar, keep portions small and pair it with protein, fat or fiber.

Is Sooji Halwa (Sheera) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Sooji Halwa (Sheera) has a high GI (76), so people with diabetes should limit portions and pair it with protein, fat or fiber to reduce the blood-sugar spike.

What is the glycemic load of Sooji Halwa (Sheera)?

Sooji Halwa (Sheera) has a glycemic load of 27 per serving (1 small bowl (about 120g)).

Hindi mein

Suji ka halwa ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Suji ka halwa ka glycemic index (GI) 76 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl (about 120g)) ka glycemic load (GL) 27 hai, aur isme lagbhag 22g sugar aur 36g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya suji ka halwa khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Suji ka halwa ka GI 76 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko jaldi badha sakta hai. Kam matra mein khayein aur protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez suji ka halwa kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Suji ka halwa ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah gajar halwa (GI 72) behtar vikalp hai.

Suji ka halwa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 small bowl (about 120g)) suji ka halwa mein lagbhag 300 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 36g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 1g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data

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