Medu Vada — 2 vadas
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Medu Vada

मेदू वड़ा · గారెలు

Also called: vada, garelu, uzhunnu vada

Deep-fried urad dal doughnut, a South Indian breakfast staple. The urad dal base provides protein, but deep frying adds calories.

50
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
50
Glycemic Index
Estimated
8
Glycemic Load
80g
Serving Size
220
Calories
Per serving: 2 vadas

Calories & Nutrition: Medu Vada (2 vadas)

20g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
3g
Fiber
7g
Protein
13g
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.

SnacksSouth IndianTamilAndhraKeralavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Lower GI than samosa or puri due to urad dal base. Pair with sambar (not sugar-laden chutneys) for a more balanced meal. Air-frying reduces calories significantly.

Medu Vada and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 vadas).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Medu Vada?

Medu Vada has a glycemic index of 50, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Medu Vada increase blood sugar?

Medu Vada 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 Medu Vada good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Medu Vada 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 Medu Vada?

Medu Vada has a glycemic load of 8 per serving (2 vadas).

Hindi mein

Vada ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Vada ka glycemic index (GI) 50 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 vadas) ka glycemic load (GL) 8 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 20g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya vada khane se sugar badhti hai?

Vada 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 vada kha sakte hain?

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

Vada mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 vadas) vada mein lagbhag 220 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 20g carbohydrate, 7g protein aur 3g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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