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Wheat Chapati
चपाती · చపాతి
Whole wheat flatbread, the most common bread in North India. Moderate GI with good fiber content from whole wheat.
62
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
62
Glycemic Index
12
Glycemic Load
60g
Serving Size
170
Calories
Per serving: 2 medium chapatis
Nutrition per Serving
30g
Carbs
5.5g
Protein
3.5g
Fat
4g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Use whole wheat atta without maida. Adding methi (fenugreek) leaves to the dough can help lower the glycemic response.
GI Source: International Tables of GI (2021)
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Ragi Roti
रागी रोटी · రాగి రొట్టె
Finger millet flatbread, popular in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. High in calcium and iron, excellent for diabetics.
South IndianAndhra
GL 10145 kcal1 medium ragi roti
Bajra Roti
बाजरे की रोटी · సజ్జ రొట్టె
Pearl millet flatbread, staple of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Gluten-free with higher mineral content than wheat roti.
RajasthaniGujaratiMaharashtrian
GL 11160 kcal1 medium bajra roti