Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi)
शकरकंद · చిలకడ దుంప
Also called: shakarkand, chilagada dumpa, sakkaravalli
A nutritious root vegetable with lower GI than regular potato. Rich in beta-carotene and fiber.
Calories & Nutrition: Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi) (1 medium sweet potato)
- 30g
- Carbs
- 6g
- Sugars
- 4g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Protein
- 0.1g
- 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
Boiled or baked sweet potato has lower GI than fried. A great substitute for regular potato in curries and chaat.
Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium sweet potato).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi)?
Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi) has a glycemic index of 54, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi) increase blood sugar?
Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi) has a low glycemic index (54), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi) is a low-GI food (GI 54), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi)?
Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi) has a glycemic load of 11 per serving (1 medium sweet potato).
Hindi mein
Shakarkandi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Shakarkandi ka glycemic index (GI) 54 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium sweet potato) ka glycemic load (GL) 11 hai, aur isme lagbhag 6g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya shakarkandi khane se sugar badhti hai?
Shakarkandi ka GI kam (54) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez shakarkandi kha sakte hain?
Haan. Shakarkandi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Shakarkandi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium sweet potato) shakarkandi mein lagbhag 130 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 2g protein aur 4g fiber.
