Basmati Rice — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Basmati Rice

बासमती चावल · బాస్మతి బియ్యం

Also called: basmati chawal

Long-grain aromatic rice with a lower GI than regular white rice due to its higher amylose content.

58
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
58
Glycemic Index
Measured
22
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
190
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Basmati Rice (1 medium bowl (cooked))

42g
Carbs
0.1g
Sugars
0.8g
Fiber
4.5g
Protein
0.5g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

Grains & RiceNorth IndianTelanganaPunjabivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Rinse thoroughly and soak 20 minutes before cooking. The long grain structure gives it a naturally lower GI than short-grain varieties.

Basmati Rice and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Basmati Rice?

Basmati Rice has a glycemic index of 58, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Basmati Rice increase blood sugar?

Basmati Rice has a medium glycemic index (58), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Basmati Rice good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Basmati Rice has a medium GI (58). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Basmati Rice?

Basmati Rice has a glycemic load of 22 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Basmati chawal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Basmati chawal ka glycemic index (GI) 58 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 22 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.1g sugar aur 42g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya basmati chawal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Basmati chawal ka GI 58 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez basmati chawal kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Basmati chawal ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Basmati chawal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) basmati chawal mein lagbhag 190 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 42g carbohydrate, 4.5g protein aur 0.8g fiber.

GI Source: International Tables of GI (2021) · How we source GI data

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