Dahi Vada — 2 vadas with yogurt
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Dahi Vada

दही वड़ा · దహీ వడ

Soft fried lentil dumplings soaked and served in spiced yogurt. Low-medium GI as protein-rich dal and yogurt temper the response.

48
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
48
Glycemic Index
Estimated
9
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
240
Calories
Per serving: 2 vadas with yogurt

Calories & Nutrition: Dahi Vada (2 vadas with yogurt)

19g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
3g
Fiber
9g
Protein
13g
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.

SnacksNorth IndianSouth Indianvegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Use thick unsweetened yogurt and go light on the sweet chutney to keep the glycemic load low.

Dahi Vada and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 vadas with yogurt).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Dahi Vada?

Dahi Vada has a glycemic index of 48, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Dahi Vada increase blood sugar?

Dahi Vada has a low glycemic index (48), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Dahi Vada good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Dahi Vada is a low-GI food (GI 48), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Dahi Vada?

Dahi Vada has a glycemic load of 9 per serving (2 vadas with yogurt).

Hindi mein

Dahi vada ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Dahi vada ka glycemic index (GI) 48 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 vadas with yogurt) ka glycemic load (GL) 9 hai, aur isme lagbhag 6g sugar aur 19g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya dahi vada khane se sugar badhti hai?

Dahi vada ka GI kam (48) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez dahi vada kha sakte hain?

Haan. Dahi vada ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Dahi vada mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 vadas with yogurt) dahi vada mein lagbhag 240 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 19g carbohydrate, 9g protein aur 3g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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