{"id":30565,"date":"2026-01-05T10:57:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T05:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=30565"},"modified":"2026-01-22T20:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:44:59","slug":"is-broccoli-good-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/is-broccoli-good-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Broccoli Good for Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to choosing vegetables for blood sugar control, broccoli often raises an important question among health-conscious eaters: \u201c<\/span>Is broccoli good for diabetes?<\/b>\u201d Let us understand how broccoli plays a role in diabetes management.<\/span><\/p>\n

Broccoli is a green, cruciferous vegetable from the cabbage family, recognised by its thick stalk and tightly packed flower buds. Despite its strong nutritional profile, broccoli was never part of our childhood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Indian kitchens rely on familiar vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, bhindi, lauki, and leafy vegetables, but broccoli is hardly known. Often regarded as a close cousin of cauliflower, it entered Indian households only recently.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, broccoli is easily available everywhere, from local <\/span>sabji mandis<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>thela wallas<\/span><\/i> to supermarket shelves. Yet, even with its growing popularity, it does not quite feel \u201cIndian.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

There are very few traditional desi gravies or sabzis made with broccoli, unlike cauliflower, which blends effortlessly into our everyday curries and stir-fries.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is the Glycemic Index of Broccoli?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Glycemic Index of broccoli is very low, ranging from 10 to 15. Broccoli is considered very low GI and causes only a small rise in blood glucose.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because it does not cause sharp spikes in blood glucose, broccoli is <\/span>a highly suitable food choice for people with diabetes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is the Nutritional Profile of Broccoli?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The nutritional breakdown of broccoli per 100 g is approximately based on Fitterfly\u2019s proprietary tool Ntuitive(data based on IFCT 2017)*<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Nutrient<\/strong><\/td>\nAmount<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy<\/strong><\/td>\n34 k cal<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrate<\/strong><\/td>\n6.64 g<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n2.82 g<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat<\/strong><\/td>\n0.37 g<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fibre\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n2.6 g<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Broccoli is a <\/span>low-calorie vegetable<\/b> that provides fibre, protein, vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, and powerful antioxidants like<\/span> sulforaphane.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It contains fibre and antioxidants that help improve blood glucose control and reduce inflammation, making it suitable for a diabetes-friendly diet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Broccoli and Diabetes:<\/b><\/h2>\n