Thandai
ठंडाई · ఠండాయి
Chilled spiced milk drink with almonds, fennel, poppy seeds, saffron and sugar, popular at Holi. Medium GI from sugar tempered by nuts and milk.
Calories & Nutrition: Thandai (1 glass (about 250ml))
- 23g
- Carbs
- 22g
- Sugars
- 1.2g
- Fiber
- 7g
- Protein
- 11g
- 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
Nuts and seeds add healthy fat that slows absorption; cut the sugar to keep it lighter.
Thandai and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 glass (about 250ml)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Thandai?
Thandai has a glycemic index of 57, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Thandai increase blood sugar?
Thandai has a medium glycemic index (57), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.
Is Thandai good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Thandai has a medium GI (57). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.
What is the glycemic load of Thandai?
Thandai has a glycemic load of 13 per serving (1 glass (about 250ml)).
Hindi mein
Thandai ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Thandai ka glycemic index (GI) 57 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 glass (about 250ml)) ka glycemic load (GL) 13 hai, aur isme lagbhag 22g sugar aur 23g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya thandai khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Thandai ka GI 57 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez thandai kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Thandai ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Thandai mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 glass (about 250ml)) thandai mein lagbhag 230 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 23g carbohydrate, 7g protein aur 1.2g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 56· MediumBadam Milk
बादाम दूध · బాదం పాలు
Warm milk blended with almond paste, saffron and sugar. Medium GI; almond fat and milk protein moderate the sugar.
GI 55· LowLassi (Sweet)
मीठी लस्सी · తీపి లస్సీ
Yogurt blended with sugar and sometimes cardamom. The curd base is low GI but added sugar raises it considerably.
GI 31· LowMilk (Full Fat)
दूध · పాలు
Whole buffalo or cow milk, consumed daily in most Indian households. Low GI — the fat and protein slow lactose absorption.