Sabudana Khichdi
साबूदाना खिचड़ी · సగ్గుబియ్యం కిచిడీ
A fasting-day dish of soaked tapioca pearls tossed with peanuts, potatoes and cumin. Almost pure starch, giving it a high glycemic index despite the peanuts.
Calories & Nutrition: Sabudana Khichdi (1 medium bowl)
- 41g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 2g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Protein
- 12g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Bulk it up with extra peanuts and a side of curd to add protein and fat that slow the rapid glucose spike from the tapioca starch.
Sabudana Khichdi and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Sabudana Khichdi?
Sabudana Khichdi has a glycemic index of 79, which is classified as High GI.
Does Sabudana Khichdi increase blood sugar?
Sabudana Khichdi has a high glycemic index (79) 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 Khichdi good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Sabudana Khichdi has a high GI (79), 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 Khichdi?
Sabudana Khichdi has a glycemic load of 32 per serving (1 medium bowl).
Hindi mein
Sabudana khichdi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Sabudana khichdi ka glycemic index (GI) 79 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 32 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 41g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya sabudana khichdi khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan. Sabudana khichdi ka GI 79 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 khichdi kha sakte hain?
Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Sabudana khichdi ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah poha (GI 64) behtar vikalp hai.
Sabudana khichdi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl) sabudana khichdi mein lagbhag 290 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 41g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 2g fiber.
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