Sannas — 3 sannas
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Sannas

सन्नास · సన్నాస్

Also called: sanna, goan idli, sannas goan

Soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes from Goa, made from a rice and coconut batter fermented with toddy or yeast and lightly sweetened, eaten with sorpotel or curries. Mostly rice, so they digest fast.

72
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
72
Glycemic Index
Estimated
29
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
200
Calories
Per serving: 3 sannas

Calories & Nutrition: Sannas (3 sannas)

40g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
1g
Fiber
3.5g
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.

BreakfastGoanvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Have two with a protein-rich curry rather than several on their own. Idli with sambar or pesarattu is a lower-GI steamed breakfast.

Sannas and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (3 sannas).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Sannas?

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

Does Sannas increase blood sugar?

Sannas 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 Sannas good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Sannas 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 Sannas?

Sannas has a glycemic load of 29 per serving (3 sannas).

Hindi mein

Sannas ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Sannas ka glycemic index (GI) 72 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (3 sannas) ka glycemic load (GL) 29 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 40g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya sannas khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Sannas 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 sannas kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Sannas ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah idli (GI 69) behtar vikalp hai.

Sannas mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (3 sannas) sannas mein lagbhag 200 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 40g carbohydrate, 3.5g protein aur 1g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (fermented rice batter, coconut) · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Idli — 3 medium idlisGI 69· Medium

Idli

इडली · ఇడ్లి

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South IndianTamilAndhra+2
GL 14150 kcal3 medium idlis
Pesarattu (Green Gram Dosa) — 1 large pesarattuGI 38· Low

Pesarattu (Green Gram Dosa)

पेसरट्टू · పెసరట్టు

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AndhraSouth IndianTelangana
GL 7140 kcal1 large pesarattu
Dhokla — 3-4 piecesGI 45· Low

Dhokla

ढोकला · ధోక్లా

Steamed fermented gram flour snack from Gujarat. Lower GI than fried snacks due to steaming and besan base. Light and protein-rich.

Gujarati
GL 8140 kcal3-4 pieces