Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) — 1 medium roti
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Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread)

मक्की दी रोटी · మొక్కజొన్న రొట్టె

Also called: makki ki roti, makai roti, corn roti

A Punjabi winter flatbread made from maize (cornmeal) flour, classically served with sarson da saag. Gluten-free with a medium GI and good fiber.

59
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
59
Glycemic Index
Estimated
16
Glycemic Load
70g
Serving Size
155
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium roti

Calories & Nutrition: Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) (1 medium roti)

27g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
3.5g
Fiber
4g
Protein
3.5g
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.

Rotis & BreadsPunjabiNorth IndianvegetarianSeasonal (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Pair makki roti with fiber-rich sarson saag instead of butter-heavy toppings to keep blood sugar steady.

Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium roti).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread)?

Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) has a glycemic index of 59, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) increase blood sugar?

Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) has a medium glycemic index (59), 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 Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) has a medium GI (59). 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 Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread)?

Makki di Roti (Cornmeal Flatbread) has a glycemic load of 16 per serving (1 medium roti).

Hindi mein

Makki ki roti ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Makki ki roti ka glycemic index (GI) 59 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium roti) ka glycemic load (GL) 16 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 27g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya makki ki roti khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Makki ki roti ka GI 59 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 makki ki roti kha sakte hain?

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

Makki ki roti mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium roti) makki ki roti mein lagbhag 155 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 27g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 3.5g fiber.

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

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चपाती · చపాతి

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