Urad Dal (Black Gram) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Urad Dal (Black Gram)

उड़द दाल · మినపప్పు

Also called: udad dal, minapa pappu, ulundu, black gram

Split black gram, base of idli/dosa batter and dal makhani. Very high in protein and iron. Low GI.

30
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
30
Glycemic Index
Measured
5
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
130
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Urad Dal (Black Gram) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

20g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
5g
Fiber
9g
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.

Dals & LegumesNorth IndianSouth IndianPunjabivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Used in South Indian medu vada, dal makhani, and idli batter. Soaking overnight reduces cooking time and improves digestibility.

Urad Dal (Black Gram) and blood sugar: common questions

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

In English

What is the glycemic index of Urad Dal (Black Gram)?

Urad Dal (Black Gram) has a glycemic index of 30, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Urad Dal (Black Gram) increase blood sugar?

Urad Dal (Black Gram) has a low glycemic index (30), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Urad Dal (Black Gram) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Urad Dal (Black Gram) is a low-GI food (GI 30), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Urad Dal (Black Gram)?

Urad Dal (Black Gram) has a glycemic load of 5 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Urad dal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Urad dal ka glycemic index (GI) 30 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 5 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 20g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya urad dal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Urad dal ka GI kam (30) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez urad dal kha sakte hain?

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

Urad dal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) urad dal mein lagbhag 130 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 20g carbohydrate, 9g 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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