Ragi (Finger Millet)
रागी · రాగులు
Also called: nachni, mandua, ragulu, kezhvaragu, finger millet
Nutrient-dense millet rich in calcium and iron. Popular in South India as ragi mudde, dosa, and porridge. Excellent for diabetics.
Calories & Nutrition: Ragi (Finger Millet) (1 medium bowl (cooked))
- 28g
- Carbs
- 0.3g
- Sugars
- 5.5g
- Fiber
- 5g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Ragi flour can be made into dosa batter, porridge, or mudde (balls). Fermentation of ragi batter further improves digestibility.
Ragi (Finger Millet) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Ragi (Finger Millet)?
Ragi (Finger Millet) has a glycemic index of 54, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Ragi (Finger Millet) increase blood sugar?
Ragi (Finger Millet) has a low glycemic index (54), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Ragi (Finger Millet) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Ragi (Finger Millet) is a low-GI food (GI 54), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Ragi (Finger Millet)?
Ragi (Finger Millet) has a glycemic load of 14 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).
Hindi mein
Ragi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Ragi ka glycemic index (GI) 54 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 14 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.3g sugar aur 28g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya ragi khane se sugar badhti hai?
Ragi ka GI kam (54) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez ragi kha sakte hain?
Haan. Ragi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Ragi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ragi mein lagbhag 155 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 28g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 5.5g fiber.
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