Thepla (Methi Thepla)
मेथी थेपला · మెంతి తేప్లా
Also called: thepla, methi na thepla
A soft Gujarati flatbread made from wheat flour, fenugreek leaves and spices. The methi and oil moderate the GI, making it a wholesome travel food.
Calories & Nutrition: Thepla (Methi Thepla) (1 medium thepla)
- 23g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 3g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Protein
- 4.5g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
The fenugreek leaves in thepla help improve insulin sensitivity; pair with curd rather than sweet chutney.
Thepla (Methi Thepla) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium thepla).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Thepla (Methi Thepla)?
Thepla (Methi Thepla) has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Thepla (Methi Thepla) increase blood sugar?
Thepla (Methi Thepla) has a low glycemic index (55), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Thepla (Methi Thepla) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Thepla (Methi Thepla) is a low-GI food (GI 55), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Thepla (Methi Thepla)?
Thepla (Methi Thepla) has a glycemic load of 13 per serving (1 medium thepla).
Hindi mein
Thepla ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Thepla ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium thepla) ka glycemic load (GL) 13 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 23g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya thepla khane se sugar badhti hai?
Thepla ka GI kam (55) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez thepla kha sakte hain?
Haan. Thepla ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Thepla mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium thepla) thepla mein lagbhag 145 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 23g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 3g fiber.
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