Foxtail Millet — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Foxtail Millet

कांगनी · కొర్రలు

Also called: kangni, korralu, thinai, navane, kakum, foxtail

A traditional Indian millet making a comeback. Excellent low-GI alternative to rice with higher protein and mineral content.

44
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
44
Glycemic Index
Measured in India
12
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
160
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Foxtail Millet (1 medium bowl (cooked))

30g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
6.7g
Fiber
6g
Protein
2g
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 IndianAndhraTamilRajasthanivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Can be used as a direct substitute for rice. Dry roast before cooking for a nuttier flavor. Makes excellent upma and khichdi.

Foxtail Millet and blood sugar: common questions

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

In English

What is the glycemic index of Foxtail Millet?

Foxtail Millet has a glycemic index of 44, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Foxtail Millet increase blood sugar?

Foxtail Millet has a low glycemic index (44), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Foxtail Millet good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Foxtail Millet is a low-GI food (GI 44), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Foxtail Millet?

Foxtail Millet has a glycemic load of 12 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Kangni ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kangni ka glycemic index (GI) 44 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 12 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kangni khane se sugar badhti hai?

Kangni ka GI kam (44) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez kangni kha sakte hain?

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

Kangni mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) kangni mein lagbhag 160 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 6.7g fiber.

GI Source: NIN India / PMC Studies · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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