Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) — 1/2 cup kernels
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Sweet Corn (boiled kernels)

मक्का · మొక్కజొన్న

Also called: bhutta, corn, makka

Boiled yellow corn kernels with a moderate GI and a fair amount of fiber. Enjoy in moderate portions for steady energy.

52
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
52
Glycemic Index
Measured
10
Glycemic Load
100g
Serving Size
96
Calories
Per serving: 1/2 cup kernels

Calories & Nutrition: Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) (1/2 cup kernels)

19g
Carbs
3g
Sugars
2.4g
Fiber
3.4g
Protein
1.5g
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

Eat boiled or steamed with lemon and spices; avoid buttered or creamed corn preparations.

Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1/2 cup kernels).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Sweet Corn (boiled kernels)?

Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) has a glycemic index of 52, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) increase blood sugar?

Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) has a low glycemic index (52), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) is a low-GI food (GI 52), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Sweet Corn (boiled kernels)?

Sweet Corn (boiled kernels) has a glycemic load of 10 per serving (1/2 cup kernels).

Hindi mein

Makka ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Makka ka glycemic index (GI) 52 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1/2 cup kernels) ka glycemic load (GL) 10 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 19g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya makka khane se sugar badhti hai?

Makka ka GI kam (52) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez makka kha sakte hain?

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

Makka mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1/2 cup kernels) makka mein lagbhag 96 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 19g carbohydrate, 3.4g protein aur 2.4g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods