Wheat Chapati — 2 medium chapatis
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Wheat Chapati

चपाती · చపాతి

Also called: roti, chapathi, chappati, phulka, atta roti, wheat roti, gehu ki roti

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
Measured
12
Glycemic Load
60g
Serving Size
170
Calories
Per serving: 2 medium chapatis

Calories & Nutrition: Wheat Chapati (2 medium chapatis)

30g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
5.5g
Protein
3.5g
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.

Rotis & BreadsNorth IndianPunjabiGujaratiRajasthaniMaharashtrianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Use whole wheat atta without maida. Adding methi (fenugreek) leaves to the dough can help lower the glycemic response.

Wheat Chapati and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 medium chapatis).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Wheat Chapati?

Wheat Chapati has a glycemic index of 62, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Wheat Chapati increase blood sugar?

Wheat Chapati has a medium glycemic index (62), 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 Wheat Chapati good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Wheat Chapati has a medium GI (62). 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 Wheat Chapati?

Wheat Chapati has a glycemic load of 12 per serving (2 medium chapatis).

Hindi mein

Roti ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Roti ka glycemic index (GI) 62 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 medium chapatis) ka glycemic load (GL) 12 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya roti khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Roti ka GI 62 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 roti kha sakte hain?

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

Roti mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 medium chapatis) roti mein lagbhag 170 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 5.5g protein aur 4g fiber.

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

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