Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked)

कोदो · అరికెలు

Also called: kodri, arikelu, varagu, harka

An ancient, easily digestible millet high in fiber and antioxidants, used in place of rice in pulao, upma and khichdi. Low GI makes it diabetic-friendly.

50
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
50
Glycemic Index
Estimated
20
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
175
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

39g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
5g
Fiber
4.5g
Protein
1.5g
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 IndianAndhraMaharashtrianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Kodo millet's high fiber helps slow glucose release; pair with vegetables and a protein side for a balanced low-GI plate.

Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) and blood sugar: common questions

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

In English

What is the glycemic index of Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked)?

Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) has a glycemic index of 50, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) increase blood sugar?

Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) has a low glycemic index (50), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) is a low-GI food (GI 50), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked)?

Kodo Millet (Kodo / Arikelu, Cooked) has a glycemic load of 20 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Kodo ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kodo ka glycemic index (GI) 50 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 20 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 39g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kodo khane se sugar badhti hai?

Kodo ka GI kam (50) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez kodo kha sakte hain?

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

Kodo mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) kodo mein lagbhag 175 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 39g carbohydrate, 4.5g protein aur 5g 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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