What is the glycemic index of Plain Dosa?

Plain Dosa has a glycemic index of 77, which is classified as High GI.

What is the glycemic load of Plain Dosa?

Plain Dosa has a glycemic load of 18 per serving (1 large dosa).

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.

A serving of Plain Dosa (1 large dosa) has about 165 calories, with 28g carbs, 4g protein and 1g fiber.

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दोसा · దోస

Crispy fermented crepe made from rice and urad dal batter. Higher GI than idli due to the crispy cooking method.

GI · High GI

0Low (55)Med (69)110+

Glycemic Index

Glycemic Load

100g

Serving Size

165

Calories

Per serving: 1 large dosa

28g

Carbs

Protein

Fat

Fiber

Choose ragi dosa or pesarattu (green gram dosa) for much lower GI. Adding oats or flaxseed to the batter also helps.

GI Source: PMC Studies on South Indian Foods

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

पेसरट्टू · పెసరట్టు

Andhra specialty dosa made from whole green gram. One of the best breakfast options for diabetics — high protein, low GI.

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.

इडली · ఇడ్లి

Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cake. South Indian staple breakfast. Fermentation slightly lowers GI and improves digestibility.