Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) — 1 glass (unsweetened)
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Ragi Malt (Ragi Java)

रागी माल्ट · రాగి జావ

Also called: ragi java, ragi ambali, ambli, ragi porridge, nachni satva, ragi kanji

Thin porridge drink of finger millet (ragi) flour cooked in water, then mixed with milk and jaggery or with salted buttermilk. Ragi is nutritious, but cooked into a smooth, thin drink it raises blood sugar quickly.

72
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
72
Glycemic Index
Estimated
16
Glycemic Load
250g
Serving Size
140
Calories
Per serving: 1 glass (unsweetened)

Calories & Nutrition: Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) (1 glass (unsweetened))

22g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
2.5g
Fiber
5g
Protein
3g
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.

BeveragesSouth IndianAndhraTelanganaTamilKarnatakavegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Have the salted buttermilk version (ambli) instead of the sweet one with jaggery, keep it thick rather than watery, and have it with a handful of nuts or an egg. For steadier sugar, ragi roti or ragi dosa beats ragi malt.

Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 glass (unsweetened)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Ragi Malt (Ragi Java)?

Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) has a glycemic index of 72, which is classified as High GI.

Does Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) increase blood sugar?

Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) has a high glycemic index (72) and can raise blood sugar quickly, so if you are watching your blood sugar, keep portions small and pair it with protein, fat or fiber.

Is Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) has a high GI (72), so people with diabetes should limit portions and pair it with protein, fat or fiber to reduce the blood-sugar spike.

What is the glycemic load of Ragi Malt (Ragi Java)?

Ragi Malt (Ragi Java) has a glycemic load of 16 per serving (1 glass (unsweetened)).

Hindi mein

Ragi malt ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Ragi malt ka glycemic index (GI) 72 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 glass (unsweetened)) ka glycemic load (GL) 16 hai, aur isme lagbhag 6g sugar aur 22g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya ragi malt khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Ragi malt ka GI 72 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko jaldi badha sakta hai. Kam matra mein khayein aur protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez ragi malt kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Ragi malt ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah ragi roti (GI 50) behtar vikalp hai.

Ragi malt mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 glass (unsweetened)) ragi malt mein lagbhag 140 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 22g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 2.5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research (finger millet porridge) · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Ragi Roti — 1 medium ragi rotiGI 50· Low

Ragi Roti

रागी रोटी · రాగి రొట్టె

Finger millet flatbread, popular in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. High in calcium and iron, excellent for diabetics.

South IndianAndhraKarnataka
GL 10145 kcal1 medium ragi roti
Ragi Dosa — 1 large ragi dosaGI 50· Low

Ragi Dosa

रागी दोसा · రాగి దోస

Dosa made with ragi (finger millet) flour instead of rice. Significantly lower GI than regular dosa with added calcium and iron benefits.

South IndianAndhraTamil+1
GL 11145 kcal1 large ragi dosa
Buttermilk (Chaas) — 1 glassGI 15· Low

Buttermilk (Chaas)

छाछ · మజ్జిగ

Diluted curd with salt, cumin, and coriander. Virtually zero glycemic impact and great for digestion.

North IndianSouth IndianGujarati+1
GL 140 kcal1 glass