Zunka
झुणका · ఝుణకా
A Maharashtrian dry dish of gram flour (besan) cooked with onions, garlic and spices, traditionally eaten with jowar or bajra bhakri. The chickpea-flour base is protein-rich and low-GI.
Calories & Nutrition: Zunka (1 small bowl)
- 20g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sugars
- 5g
- Fiber
- 8g
- Protein
- 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
Besan (chickpea flour) is low-GI and high in protein; keep the oil modest and pair zunka with a jowar or bajra bhakri rather than wheat for a fully low-GI Maharashtrian plate.
Zunka and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 small bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Zunka?
Zunka has a glycemic index of 35, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Zunka increase blood sugar?
Zunka has a low glycemic index (35), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Zunka good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Zunka is a low-GI food (GI 35), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Zunka?
Zunka has a glycemic load of 8 per serving (1 small bowl).
Hindi mein
Zunka ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Zunka ka glycemic index (GI) 35 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 8 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 20g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya zunka khane se sugar badhti hai?
Zunka ka GI kam (35) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez zunka kha sakte hain?
Haan. Zunka ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Zunka mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 small bowl) zunka mein lagbhag 180 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 20g carbohydrate, 8g protein aur 5g fiber.
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