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Sugarcane Juice
गन्ने का रस · చెరకు రసం
Freshly pressed sugarcane juice, popular street drink. High in natural sugars — despite being 'natural', it's essentially liquid sugar.
73
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
73
Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
250g
Serving Size
180
Calories
Per serving: 1 glass
Nutrition per Serving
45g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
0g
Fat
0g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Very high sugar content despite being 'natural'. Avoid entirely if diabetic. Adding ginger and lemon doesn't significantly lower the GI — it's still sugar water.
GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
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GL 355 kcal1 tender coconut (~300ml)
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GL 140 kcal1 glass