Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked)

लाल चावल · ఎర్ర బియ్యం

Also called: matta rice, rosematta, kerala red rice, red rice

A parboiled unpolished rice from Kerala with a reddish bran layer rich in fiber, antioxidants and minerals. Lower GI than white rice due to retained bran and parboiling.

55
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
55
Glycemic Index
Measured
24
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
165
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

44g
Carbs
0.3g
Sugars
2g
Fiber
3.5g
Protein
1g
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 & RiceKeralaSouth IndianTamilvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Choose the unpolished red variety and pair with sambar or vegetables to keep the meal's overall glycemic load low.

Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked)?

Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) increase blood sugar?

Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) 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 Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) 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 Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked)?

Red Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked) has a glycemic load of 24 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Lal chawal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Lal chawal ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 24 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.3g sugar aur 44g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya lal chawal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Lal chawal 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 lal chawal kha sakte hain?

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

Lal chawal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) lal chawal mein lagbhag 165 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 44g carbohydrate, 3.5g protein aur 2g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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