Ivy Gourd (Tindora)
कुंदरू / तिंडोरा · దొండకాయ
Also called: kundru, dondakaya, kovakkai, tondli
Small gourd vegetable popular in South and West Indian cuisine. Research suggests it has anti-hyperglycemic properties.
Calories & Nutrition: Ivy Gourd (Tindora) (1 medium bowl (cooked))
- 3.5g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 1.5g
- Fiber
- 1.2g
- 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
Stir-fry with mustard seeds and curry leaves for a quick, diabetic-friendly side dish. Studies suggest tindora may help regulate blood glucose levels.
Ivy Gourd (Tindora) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Ivy Gourd (Tindora)?
Ivy Gourd (Tindora) has a glycemic index of 15, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Ivy Gourd (Tindora) increase blood sugar?
Ivy Gourd (Tindora) has a low glycemic index (15), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Ivy Gourd (Tindora) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Ivy Gourd (Tindora) is a low-GI food (GI 15), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Ivy Gourd (Tindora)?
Ivy Gourd (Tindora) has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
Hindi mein
Tindora ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Tindora ka glycemic index (GI) 15 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 0 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 3.5g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya tindora khane se sugar badhti hai?
Tindora ka GI kam (15) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez tindora kha sakte hain?
Haan. Tindora ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Tindora mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) tindora mein lagbhag 20 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 3.5g carbohydrate, 1.2g protein aur 1.5g fiber.