Paratha — 1 medium paratha
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Paratha

पराठा · పరాఠా

Also called: parantha, parotha, plain paratha

Layered whole wheat flatbread cooked with oil or ghee. The fat content actually helps slow glucose absorption slightly.

58
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
58
Glycemic Index
Measured in India
14
Glycemic Load
80g
Serving Size
220
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium paratha

Calories & Nutrition: Paratha (1 medium paratha)

32g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
3.5g
Fiber
5g
Protein
8g
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 & BreadsNorth IndianPunjabiRajasthanivegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Stuffed parathas (aloo, gobi, paneer) add variety but watch the potato filling — it raises the GI. Methi paratha is a great low-GI option.

Paratha and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium paratha).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Paratha?

Paratha has a glycemic index of 58, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Paratha increase blood sugar?

Paratha has a medium glycemic index (58), 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 Paratha good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Paratha has a medium GI (58). 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 Paratha?

Paratha has a glycemic load of 14 per serving (1 medium paratha).

Hindi mein

Paratha ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Paratha ka glycemic index (GI) 58 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium paratha) ka glycemic load (GL) 14 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 32g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya paratha khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Paratha ka GI 58 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 paratha kha sakte hain?

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

Paratha mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium paratha) paratha mein lagbhag 220 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 32g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 3.5g fiber.

GI Source: NIN India · How we source GI data

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चपाती · చపాతి

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