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Paratha
पराठा · పరాఠా
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
14
Glycemic Load
80g
Serving Size
220
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium paratha
Nutrition per Serving
32g
Carbs
5g
Protein
8g
Fat
3.5g
Fiber
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.
GI Source: NIN India
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Wheat Chapati
चपाती · చపాతి
Whole wheat flatbread, the most common bread in North India. Moderate GI with good fiber content from whole wheat.
North IndianPunjabiGujarati+2
GL 12170 kcal2 medium chapatis
Bajra Roti
बाजरे की रोटी · సజ్జ రొట్టె
Pearl millet flatbread, staple of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Gluten-free with higher mineral content than wheat roti.
RajasthaniGujaratiMaharashtrian
GL 11160 kcal1 medium bajra roti