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Barnyard Millet (Sanwa / Samvat / Udalu, Cooked)
सांवा · ఊదలు
A fast-cooking millet often eaten during fasting as a rice replacement. Among the lowest-GI millets, it is high in fiber and low in calories.
50
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
50
Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
165
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)
Nutrition per Serving
38g
Carbs
4g
Protein
1.5g
Fat
6g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Use barnyard millet instead of sabudana during fasting for a far lower glycemic impact with more fiber.
GI Source: Estimated from published research
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