Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) — 2 tablespoons in a glass of water
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Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour)

सत्तू · సత్తు పిండి

Also called: sattu drink, sattu sharbat, chana sattu, roasted chana flour

Flour of roasted Bengal gram (chana), a Bihar and UP staple drunk with water, lemon and salt in summer or stuffed into litti and parathas. High in protein and fiber, it gives slow, steady energy.

35
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
35
Glycemic Index
Estimated
5
Glycemic Load
30g
Serving Size
120
Calories
Per serving: 2 tablespoons in a glass of water

Calories & Nutrition: Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) (2 tablespoons in a glass of water)

19g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
5g
Fiber
7g
Protein
2g
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.

BeveragesNorth IndianOdiaBengaliBiharivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Have the salty version with lemon, roasted jeera, onion and green chilli instead of the sweet one with sugar or gud. It makes a filling, low-GI breakfast drink.

Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 tablespoons in a glass of water).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour)?

Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) has a glycemic index of 35, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) increase blood sugar?

Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) has a low glycemic index (35), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) is a low-GI food (GI 35), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour)?

Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) has a glycemic load of 5 per serving (2 tablespoons in a glass of water).

Hindi mein

Sattu ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Sattu ka glycemic index (GI) 35 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 tablespoons in a glass of water) ka glycemic load (GL) 5 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 19g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya sattu khane se sugar badhti hai?

Sattu ka GI kam (35) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez sattu kha sakte hain?

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

Sattu mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 tablespoons in a glass of water) sattu mein lagbhag 120 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 19g carbohydrate, 7g protein aur 5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (roasted chana) · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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