Toor Dal (Arhar) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Toor Dal (Arhar)

तुअर दाल · కందిపప్పు

Also called: arhar dal, tuvar dal, kandi pappu, thuvaram paruppu, pigeon pea

Split pigeon peas, the most widely consumed dal across India. Used in sambar, dal fry, and rasam.

29
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
29
Glycemic Index
Measured
4
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
120
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Toor Dal (Arhar) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

20g
Carbs
1.5g
Sugars
5g
Fiber
8g
Protein
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.

Dals & LegumesSouth IndianNorth IndianGujaratiMaharashtrianTelanganavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Pressure cook with turmeric for best results. Adding tomatoes and tamarind (as in sambar) doesn't significantly raise the GI.

Toor Dal (Arhar) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Toor Dal (Arhar)?

Toor Dal (Arhar) has a glycemic index of 29, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Toor Dal (Arhar) increase blood sugar?

Toor Dal (Arhar) has a low glycemic index (29), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Toor Dal (Arhar) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Toor Dal (Arhar) is a low-GI food (GI 29), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Toor Dal (Arhar)?

Toor Dal (Arhar) has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Arhar dal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Arhar dal ka glycemic index (GI) 29 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1.5g sugar aur 20g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya arhar dal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Arhar dal ka GI kam (29) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez arhar dal kha sakte hain?

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

Arhar dal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) arhar dal mein lagbhag 120 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 20g carbohydrate, 8g protein aur 5g fiber.

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

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