Idiyappam (String Hoppers) — 3 string hopper nests
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Idiyappam (String Hoppers)

इडियप्पम · ఇడియప్పం

Steamed rice-flour noodles pressed into delicate nests (string hoppers / nool puttu), a staple breakfast in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Made from refined rice flour, giving it a medium-high GI.

68
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
68
Glycemic Index
Estimated
23
Glycemic Load
130g
Serving Size
200
Calories
Per serving: 3 string hopper nests

Calories & Nutrition: Idiyappam (String Hoppers) (3 string hopper nests)

34g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
1.5g
Fiber
3.5g
Protein
1g
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.

BreakfastKeralaTamilSouth Indianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Serve with a protein-rich kadala (chickpea) or vegetable stew instead of sweetened coconut milk to balance the refined-rice carbs.

Idiyappam (String Hoppers) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (3 string hopper nests).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Idiyappam (String Hoppers)?

Idiyappam (String Hoppers) has a glycemic index of 68, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Idiyappam (String Hoppers) increase blood sugar?

Idiyappam (String Hoppers) has a medium glycemic index (68), 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 Idiyappam (String Hoppers) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Idiyappam (String Hoppers) has a medium GI (68). 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 Idiyappam (String Hoppers)?

Idiyappam (String Hoppers) has a glycemic load of 23 per serving (3 string hopper nests).

Hindi mein

Idiyappam ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Idiyappam ka glycemic index (GI) 68 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (3 string hopper nests) ka glycemic load (GL) 23 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 34g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya idiyappam khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Idiyappam ka GI 68 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 idiyappam kha sakte hain?

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

Idiyappam mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (3 string hopper nests) idiyappam mein lagbhag 200 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 34g carbohydrate, 3.5g protein aur 1.5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data

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