Pasta (Indian Masala) — 1 plate
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Pasta (Indian Masala)

पास्ता · పాస్తా

Also called: masala pasta, macaroni, penne, white sauce pasta, red sauce pasta, spaghetti

Penne or macaroni cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and masala, a favourite in Indian kitchens and tiffin boxes. Pasta made from durum wheat digests more slowly than you might expect, but soft, overcooked pasta and big plates still add up.

55
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
55
Glycemic Index
Estimated
25
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
300
Calories
Per serving: 1 plate

Calories & Nutrition: Pasta (Indian Masala) (1 plate)

45g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
3g
Fiber
9g
Protein
9g
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 & RiceNorth IndianSouth Indianvegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Cook it al dente (a little firm), cool and reheat leftovers, and make the sauce half vegetables. Add paneer, chana or chicken for protein, and skip the heavy cream sauces.

Pasta (Indian Masala) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 plate).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Pasta (Indian Masala)?

Pasta (Indian Masala) has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Pasta (Indian Masala) increase blood sugar?

Pasta (Indian Masala) 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 Pasta (Indian Masala) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Pasta (Indian Masala) 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 Pasta (Indian Masala)?

Pasta (Indian Masala) has a glycemic load of 25 per serving (1 plate).

Hindi mein

Pasta ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Pasta ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 plate) ka glycemic load (GL) 25 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 45g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya pasta khane se sugar badhti hai?

Pasta 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 pasta kha sakte hain?

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

Pasta mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 plate) pasta mein lagbhag 300 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 45g carbohydrate, 9g protein aur 3g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research (boiled durum wheat pasta) · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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