Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) — 1 small bowl (about 150g)
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Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal)

पायसम · పాయసం

South Indian pudding of vermicelli or moong dal simmered in sweetened milk with cardamom and cashews. High GI from refined vermicelli and sugar.

69
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
69
Glycemic Index
Estimated
22
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
220
Calories
Per serving: 1 small bowl (about 150g)

Calories & Nutrition: Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) (1 small bowl (about 150g))

32g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
0.8g
Fiber
5g
Protein
7g
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.

Sweets & MithaiSouth IndianKeralaTamilAndhravegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

A moong dal version adds protein and fiber versus vermicelli — go easy on the sugar.

Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 small bowl (about 150g)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal)?

Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) has a glycemic index of 69, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) increase blood sugar?

Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) has a medium glycemic index (69), 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 Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) has a medium GI (69). 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 Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal)?

Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal) has a glycemic load of 22 per serving (1 small bowl (about 150g)).

Hindi mein

Payasam ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Payasam ka glycemic index (GI) 69 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl (about 150g)) ka glycemic load (GL) 22 hai, aur isme lagbhag 18g sugar aur 32g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya payasam khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Payasam ka GI 69 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 payasam kha sakte hain?

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

Payasam mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 small bowl (about 150g)) payasam mein lagbhag 220 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 32g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 0.8g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

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खीर · ఖీర్

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दूध · పాలు

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मीठी लस्सी · తీపి లస్సీ

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