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Watermelon
तरबूज़ · పుచ్చకాయ
High GI but low GL per serving because it's mostly water. The numbers look scary but actual blood sugar impact is moderate in normal portions.
76
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
76
Glycemic Index
4
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
46
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium slice
Nutrition per Serving
11g
Carbs
0.9g
Protein
0.2g
Fat
0.6g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Despite high GI, the low GL makes it acceptable in moderate portions. Don't juice it — eat as whole fruit. Good example of why GL matters more than GI alone.
GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Guava (Amrood)
अमरूद · జామ పండు
One of the best fruits for diabetics in India. Very low GI, extremely high in vitamin C, and good fiber content.
North IndianSouth Indian
GL 268 kcal1 medium guava
Papaya
पपीता · బొప్పాయి
Tropical fruit rich in vitamin A and digestive enzymes. Medium GI but moderate glycemic load per serving.
South IndianNorth IndianKerala
GL 760 kcal1 medium bowl (cubed)