Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) — 1 medium bowl (cooked khichdi)
Illustrative image (AI-generated)

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked)

साबूदाना · సగ్గుబియ్యం

Also called: sago, javvarisi, saggubiyyam, tapioca pearls

Tapioca pearls made from cassava starch, commonly eaten during fasting as khichdi or kheer. Almost pure starch, giving it a very high GI and minimal fiber or protein.

85
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
85
Glycemic Index
Measured
33
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
215
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked khichdi)

Calories & Nutrition: Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) (1 medium bowl (cooked khichdi))

39g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
1g
Fiber
1g
Protein
5g
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 & RiceMaharashtrianNorth IndianGujarativegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Add peanuts, vegetables and curd to sabudana khichdi to add protein and fat that slow its rapid glucose spike.

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) and blood sugar: common questions

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

In English

What is the glycemic index of Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked)?

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) has a glycemic index of 85, which is classified as High GI.

Does Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) increase blood sugar?

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) has a high glycemic index (85) 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 Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) has a high GI (85), 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 Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked)?

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) has a glycemic load of 33 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked khichdi)).

Hindi mein

Sabudana ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Sabudana ka glycemic index (GI) 85 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked khichdi)) ka glycemic load (GL) 33 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 39g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya sabudana khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Sabudana ka GI 85 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 sabudana kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Sabudana ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah kangni (GI 44) behtar vikalp hai.

Sabudana mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked khichdi)) sabudana mein lagbhag 215 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 39g carbohydrate, 1g protein aur 1g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Foxtail Millet — 1 medium bowl (cooked)GI 44· Low

Foxtail Millet

कांगनी · కొర్రలు

A traditional Indian millet making a comeback. Excellent low-GI alternative to rice with higher protein and mineral content.

South IndianAndhraTamil+1
GL 12160 kcal1 medium bowl (cooked)
Daliya (Broken Wheat) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)GI 48· Low

Daliya (Broken Wheat)

दलिया · గోధుమ రవ్వ

Cracked wheat porridge, a traditional North Indian breakfast. High fiber content makes it a better choice than refined wheat products.

North IndianPunjabiRajasthani
GL 12140 kcal1 medium bowl (cooked)
Oats — 1 cup (cooked from 40g dry)GI 55· Low

Oats

ओट्स · ఓట్స్

Rolled oats widely adopted in Indian breakfasts. Rich in beta-glucan fiber which helps regulate blood sugar.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 13150 kcal1 cup (cooked from 40g dry)