Walnuts (Akhrot)
अखरोट · అక్రోట్
Also called: akhrot, akrot, walnut
Brain-shaped tree nuts rich in omega-3 fats, mostly grown in Kashmir. They are very low in carbohydrate, so they hardly move blood sugar, and studies link regular walnut eating with better heart health.
Calories & Nutrition: Walnuts (Akhrot) (4 to 5 halves)
- 2g
- Carbs
- 0.4g
- Sugars
- 1g
- Fiber
- 2.3g
- Protein
- 9.8g
- 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
Add a few walnut halves to breakfast oats, curd or a salad to slow the rise from the carbs. Store them in the fridge so the oils do not turn bitter.
Walnuts (Akhrot) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (4 to 5 halves).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Walnuts (Akhrot)?
Walnuts (Akhrot) has a glycemic index of 15, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Walnuts (Akhrot) increase blood sugar?
Walnuts (Akhrot) 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 Walnuts (Akhrot) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Walnuts (Akhrot) 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 Walnuts (Akhrot)?
Walnuts (Akhrot) has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (4 to 5 halves).
Hindi mein
Akhrot ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Akhrot ka glycemic index (GI) 15 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (4 to 5 halves) ka glycemic load (GL) 0 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.4g sugar aur 2g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya akhrot khane se sugar badhti hai?
Akhrot 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 akhrot kha sakte hain?
Haan. Akhrot ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Akhrot mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (4 to 5 halves) akhrot mein lagbhag 98 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 2g carbohydrate, 2.3g protein aur 1g fiber.
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