Both cauliflowers and carrots are good for health. They can be included in a diabetes diet menu for their many benefits. Cauliflower is a non-starchy vegetable with high amounts of dietary fiber and no fat content at all. Carrots despite having a sweet flavor are good people with diabetes. So, feast on cauliflower carrot curry with rice or rotis.
Benefits of cauliflower in a diet plan for diabetes
- With high vitamin C and K, cauliflowers are good for bone health
- It improves liver function
- It reduces high blood pressure
- Reduces the risk of cancer
- It is a rich source of antioxidants
- It improves heart and brain function
- With high dietary fiber content, it is good for people with diabetes
Carrots for people with diabetes
- Carrots have a sweet flavor, but they come under moderate to low glycemic index foods
- Carrots are rich in naturally-occurring nitrates which can lower blood pressure
- Carrots have high dietary fiber
- Contain vitamins A, C, K
- They are rich in potassium
Calories in Cauliflower Carrot Curry (100 gm.)
| Calories | 92.26 Kcal |
| Protein | 1.65 gm. |
| Fat | 6.45 gm. |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 gm. |
| Carbohydrates | 6.26 gm. |
| Fiber | 3.88 gm. |
| Sodium | 32.94 mg. |
| Potassium | 290.31 mg. |
| Calcium | 29.91 mg. |
| Iron | 0.9 mg. |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg. |
Vitamins in Cauliflower Carrot Curry (100 gm.)
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg. |
| Vitamin B9 | 34.12 μg. |
| Vitamin C | 20.09 mg. |
| Vitamin D2 | 1.38 μg. |
| Carotenoids | 4204.83 μg. |