Hand-Pounded Rice — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Hand-Pounded Rice

कुटा हुआ चावल · దంపుడు బియ్యం

Also called: hand pound rice, single polished rice, semi polished rice

Traditional unpolished rice with partial bran intact. Lower GI than polished white rice while maintaining familiar taste.

55
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
55
Glycemic Index
Measured in India
20
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
180
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Hand-Pounded Rice (1 medium bowl (cooked))

40g
Carbs
0.2g
Sugars
2.5g
Fiber
4.5g
Protein
0.8g
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.

Grains & RiceSouth IndianAndhraTamilKeralavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

A great middle ground between white and brown rice. Soak for 30 minutes before cooking for better texture.

Hand-Pounded Rice and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Hand-Pounded Rice?

Hand-Pounded Rice has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Hand-Pounded Rice increase blood sugar?

Hand-Pounded Rice has a low glycemic index (55), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Hand-Pounded Rice good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Hand-Pounded Rice is a low-GI food (GI 55), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Hand-Pounded Rice?

Hand-Pounded Rice has a glycemic load of 20 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Kuta hua chawal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kuta hua chawal ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 20 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.2g sugar aur 40g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kuta hua chawal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Kuta hua chawal ka GI kam (55) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez kuta hua chawal kha sakte hain?

Haan. Kuta hua chawal ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Kuta hua chawal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) kuta hua chawal mein lagbhag 180 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 40g carbohydrate, 4.5g protein aur 2.5g fiber.

GI Source: PMC Studies on Indian Rice Varieties · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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