Sabudana Vada — 2 vadas
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Sabudana Vada

साबूदाना वड़ा · సగ్గుబియ్యం వడ

Deep-fried Maharashtrian patties of soaked tapioca pearls, potato and peanuts, popular as fasting food. Tapioca and potato make this a high-GI snack.

72
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
72
Glycemic Index
Estimated
25
Glycemic Load
80g
Serving Size
250
Calories
Per serving: 2 vadas

Calories & Nutrition: Sabudana Vada (2 vadas)

35g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
2g
Fiber
3g
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.

SnacksMaharashtrianvegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Both the tapioca and the deep-frying spike blood sugar — eat sparingly, and the peanuts and a side of curd help soften the impact.

Sabudana Vada and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 vadas).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Sabudana Vada?

Sabudana Vada has a glycemic index of 72, which is classified as High GI.

Does Sabudana Vada increase blood sugar?

Sabudana Vada 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 Sabudana Vada good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Sabudana Vada 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 Sabudana Vada?

Sabudana Vada has a glycemic load of 25 per serving (2 vadas).

Hindi mein

Sabudana vada ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Sabudana vada ka glycemic index (GI) 72 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 vadas) ka glycemic load (GL) 25 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 35g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya sabudana vada khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Sabudana vada 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 sabudana vada kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Sabudana vada ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah bhuna chana (GI 10) behtar vikalp hai.

Sabudana vada mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 vadas) sabudana vada mein lagbhag 250 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 35g carbohydrate, 3g protein aur 2g fiber.

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

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Sabudana Khichdi — 1 medium bowlGI 79· High

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.

MaharashtrianGujaratiNorth Indian
GL 32290 kcal1 medium bowl
Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked) — 1 medium bowl (cooked khichdi)GI 85· High

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls, Cooked)

साबूदाना · సగ్గుబియ్యం

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.

MaharashtrianNorth IndianGujarati
GL 33215 kcal1 medium bowl (cooked khichdi)
Roasted Chana — 1 small handful (30g)GI 10· Low

Roasted Chana

भुना चना · పుట్నాలు / వేరుశనగలు

Dry roasted chickpeas, a traditional Indian snack. Very low GI, high fiber, and high protein. Perfect diabetic snack.

North IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrian
GL 2110 kcal1 small handful (30g)