Diabetic sweets – Nutritional value in Besan Ki Barfi

Most mothers know this secret. Whenever children get restless at the fare served at home, they come up with this surprising sweet dish within no time. Besan ki barfi is not only easy to make, but has some health benefits. By controlling the sugar content in this sweet, one can include it in their diabetes diet plan.

Made out of gram flour or chickpea flour, besan ki barfi goes into a class of sweets that actually does not release sugars into the bloodstream quickly. So, with the right portion sizes, this can be a diabetic sweet that you can relish without much worry!

Why chickpea flour for diabetes?

Chickpea flour has more fiber when compared to other flours
Chickpea flour assists in bringing normal cholesterol levels
It is gluten-free
It assists in reducing weight
It aids in digestion and reduces constipation
It is full of antioxidants like polyphenols
Rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese
Roasted chickpea flour is known to have less impact in rise of blood sugar levels after meals

Chickpea flour for diabetes is a good idea; however, besan ki barfi also includes ghee, and sugar. So, intake of chickpea flour in the form of a sweet does reduce its health benefits to some extent due to the presence of excess sugar. Having said that, people with diabetes can indulge in diabetic sweets once in a while if their diabetes in under fair control.

Include besan ki barfi as a diabetic sweet in your diabetes diet chart. However, restrict portion size and enjoy it in moderation during festivals.

Calories in Besan Ki Barki (100 gm.)

Calories	648.54 Kcal
Protein	13.14 gm.
Fat	4.54 gm.
Saturated Fat	27.09 gm.
Carbohydrates	52.85 gm.
Fiber	9.15 gm.
Sodium	12.29 mg.
Potassium	577.96 mg.
Calcium	35.76 mg.
Iron	3.79 mg.
Zinc	2.2 mg.