Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked)

कुटकी · సామలు

Also called: samai, samalu, kutki, sama

A small-grained drought-resistant millet used as a rice substitute in South Indian meals. Rich in fiber and iron with a low to medium GI.

52
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
52
Glycemic Index
Estimated
21
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
180
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

40g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
4g
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 IndianAndhraTamilvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Soak the millet before cooking and serve with dal or sambar to boost protein and steady blood sugar.

Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) and blood sugar: common questions

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

In English

What is the glycemic index of Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked)?

Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) has a glycemic index of 52, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) increase blood sugar?

Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) has a low glycemic index (52), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) is a low-GI food (GI 52), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked)?

Little Millet (Samai / Kutki, Cooked) has a glycemic load of 21 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Kutki ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kutki ka glycemic index (GI) 52 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 21 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 40g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kutki khane se sugar badhti hai?

Kutki ka GI kam (52) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez kutki kha sakte hain?

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

Kutki mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) kutki mein lagbhag 180 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 40g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 4g 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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