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Aloo Paratha
आलू पराठा · ఆలూ పరాఠా
Potato-stuffed wheat paratha, a North Indian breakfast staple. The potato filling raises GI above regular paratha.
68
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
68
Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
280
Calories
Per serving: 1 aloo paratha
Nutrition per Serving
38g
Carbs
6g
Protein
11g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Swap potato filling for paneer, gobi (cauliflower), or methi for lower GI. Eat with curd instead of butter to slow glucose absorption. Use less oil for cooking.
GI Source: Estimated from ingredients
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Paratha
पराठा · పరాఠా
Layered whole wheat flatbread cooked with oil or ghee. The fat content actually helps slow glucose absorption slightly.
North IndianPunjabiRajasthani
GL 14220 kcal1 medium paratha
Wheat Chapati
चपाती · చపాతి
Whole wheat flatbread, the most common bread in North India. Moderate GI with good fiber content from whole wheat.
North IndianPunjabiGujarati+2
GL 12170 kcal2 medium chapatis