Vatha Kuzhambu
वत्था कुळम्बु · వత్త కుళంబు
A tangy, spicy Tamil tamarind gravy with sundried vegetables (manathakkali or sundakkai vathal), no coconut and very little oil. Low in carbohydrate and big on flavour.
Calories & Nutrition: Vatha Kuzhambu (1 small bowl)
- 14g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Sugars
- 2g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Protein
- 4g
- 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
Serve a small amount over a large portion of vegetables and a low-GI grain; the tamarind and spices add flavour without raising the glycemic load.
Vatha Kuzhambu and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 small bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Vatha Kuzhambu?
Vatha Kuzhambu has a glycemic index of 26, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Vatha Kuzhambu increase blood sugar?
Vatha Kuzhambu has a low glycemic index (26), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Vatha Kuzhambu good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Vatha Kuzhambu is a low-GI food (GI 26), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Vatha Kuzhambu?
Vatha Kuzhambu has a glycemic load of 4 per serving (1 small bowl).
Hindi mein
Vatha kuzhambu ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Vatha kuzhambu ka glycemic index (GI) 26 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 4 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 14g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya vatha kuzhambu khane se sugar badhti hai?
Vatha kuzhambu ka GI kam (26) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez vatha kuzhambu kha sakte hain?
Haan. Vatha kuzhambu ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Vatha kuzhambu mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 small bowl) vatha kuzhambu mein lagbhag 95 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 14g carbohydrate, 2g protein aur 2g fiber.
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