Thukpa (Noodle Soup) — 1 bowl
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Thukpa (Noodle Soup)

थुकपा · తుక్పా

Also called: thupka, noodle soup, chicken thukpa, veg thukpa

Tibetan-style noodle soup popular in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and the hills: wheat noodles in a hot broth with vegetables and chicken, egg or mutton. The broth and vegetables are light; the noodles carry the carbohydrate.

60
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
60
Glycemic Index
Estimated
27
Glycemic Load
350g
Serving Size
320
Calories
Per serving: 1 bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Thukpa (Noodle Soup) (1 bowl)

45g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
18g
Protein
8g
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.

Grains & RiceNortheast Indiannon-vegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Ask for fewer noodles and extra vegetables and chicken or egg. Whole-wheat or millet noodles, if you make it at home, are a steadier choice.

Thukpa (Noodle Soup) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Thukpa (Noodle Soup)?

Thukpa (Noodle Soup) has a glycemic index of 60, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Thukpa (Noodle Soup) increase blood sugar?

Thukpa (Noodle Soup) has a medium glycemic index (60), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Thukpa (Noodle Soup) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Thukpa (Noodle Soup) has a medium GI (60). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Thukpa (Noodle Soup)?

Thukpa (Noodle Soup) has a glycemic load of 27 per serving (1 bowl).

Hindi mein

Thukpa ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Thukpa ka glycemic index (GI) 60 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 27 hai, aur isme lagbhag 4g sugar aur 45g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya thukpa khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Thukpa ka GI 60 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez thukpa kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Thukpa ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Thukpa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 bowl) thukpa mein lagbhag 320 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 45g carbohydrate, 18g protein aur 4g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (wheat noodles, broth, vegetables, chicken) · How we source GI data

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दलिया · గోధుమ రవ్వ

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