Set Dosa — 3 small set dosas
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Set Dosa

सेट डोसा · సెట్ దోసె

Also called: set dose, sponge dosa, benne set dosa

Small, thick, spongy dosas from Karnataka served in a set of three, made from a fermented rice and urad dal batter with poha, cooked on one side only. Softer and thicker than a crisp dosa, with more rice per serving.

70
GI · High GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
70
Glycemic Index
Estimated
31
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
260
Calories
Per serving: 3 small set dosas

Calories & Nutrition: Set Dosa (3 small set dosas)

44g
Carbs
1.5g
Sugars
2.5g
Fiber
6g
Protein
7g
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.

BreakfastSouth IndianKarnatakavegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Have two with sambar and coconut chutney instead of three with vegetable sagu and butter. Adding grated vegetables or a spoon of methi seeds to the batter lowers the rise a little.

Set Dosa and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (3 small set dosas).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Set Dosa?

Set Dosa has a glycemic index of 70, which is classified as High GI.

Does Set Dosa increase blood sugar?

Set Dosa has a high glycemic index (70) 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 Set Dosa good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Set Dosa has a high GI (70), 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 Set Dosa?

Set Dosa has a glycemic load of 31 per serving (3 small set dosas).

Hindi mein

Set dosa ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Set dosa ka glycemic index (GI) 70 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (3 small set dosas) ka glycemic load (GL) 31 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1.5g sugar aur 44g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya set dosa khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan. Set dosa ka GI 70 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 set dosa kha sakte hain?

Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Set dosa ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah pesarattu (GI 38) behtar vikalp hai.

Set dosa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (3 small set dosas) set dosa mein lagbhag 260 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 44g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 2.5g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (fermented rice and urad dal batter, poha) · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Pesarattu (Green Gram Dosa) — 1 large pesarattuGI 38· Low

Pesarattu (Green Gram Dosa)

पेसरट्टू · పెసరట్టు

Andhra specialty dosa made from whole green gram. One of the best breakfast options for diabetics — high protein, low GI.

AndhraSouth IndianTelangana
GL 7140 kcal1 large pesarattu
Idli — 3 medium idlisGI 69· Medium

Idli

इडली · ఇడ్లి

Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cake. South Indian staple breakfast. Fermentation slightly lowers GI and improves digestibility.

South IndianTamilAndhra+2
GL 14150 kcal3 medium idlis
Ragi Dosa — 1 large ragi dosaGI 50· Low

Ragi Dosa

रागी दोसा · రాగి దోస

Dosa made with ragi (finger millet) flour instead of rice. Significantly lower GI than regular dosa with added calcium and iron benefits.

South IndianAndhraTamil+1
GL 11145 kcal1 large ragi dosa