Plain Dosa
दोसा · దోస
Also called: dosai, dose, plain dosai, sada dosa
Crispy fermented crepe made from rice and urad dal batter. Higher GI than idli due to the crispy cooking method.
Calories & Nutrition: Plain Dosa (1 large dosa)
- 28g
- Carbs
- 0.5g
- Sugars
- 1g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Protein
- 4g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Choose ragi dosa or pesarattu (green gram dosa) for much lower GI. Adding oats or flaxseed to the batter also helps.
Plain Dosa and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 large dosa).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Plain Dosa?
Plain Dosa has a glycemic index of 77, which is classified as High GI.
Does Plain Dosa increase blood sugar?
Plain Dosa has a high glycemic index (77) and can raise blood sugar quickly, so if you are watching your blood sugar, keep portions small and pair it with protein, fat or fiber.
Is Plain Dosa good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Plain Dosa has a high GI (77), so people with diabetes should limit portions and pair it with protein, fat or fiber to reduce the blood-sugar spike.
What is the glycemic load of Plain Dosa?
Plain Dosa has a glycemic load of 18 per serving (1 large dosa).
Hindi mein
Dosa ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Dosa ka glycemic index (GI) 77 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 large dosa) ka glycemic load (GL) 18 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 28g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya dosa khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan. Dosa ka GI 77 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko jaldi badha sakta hai. Kam matra mein khayein aur protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez dosa kha sakte hain?
Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Dosa ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah pesarattu (GI 38) behtar vikalp hai.
Dosa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 large dosa) dosa mein lagbhag 165 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 28g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 1g fiber.
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Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 38· LowPesarattu (Green Gram Dosa)
पेसरट्टू · పెసరట్టు
Andhra specialty dosa made from whole green gram. One of the best breakfast options for diabetics — high protein, low GI.
GI 50· LowRagi Dosa
रागी दोसा · రాగి దోస
Dosa made with ragi (finger millet) flour instead of rice. Significantly lower GI than regular dosa with added calcium and iron benefits.
GI 69· MediumIdli
इडली · ఇడ్లి
Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cake. South Indian staple breakfast. Fermentation slightly lowers GI and improves digestibility.