Uttapam
उत्तपम · ఉత్తప్పం
Also called: uthappam, oothappam
A thick, soft pancake made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, topped with onions, tomatoes and chillies. The lentil content and toppings moderate its GI relative to plain rice dishes.
Calories & Nutrition: Uttapam (1 medium uttapam with toppings)
- 30g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Sugars
- 2.5g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Protein
- 6g
- 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.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Load it with vegetable toppings and cook in minimal oil; pairing with sambar and coconut chutney adds fiber and protein to blunt the glucose response.
Uttapam and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium uttapam with toppings).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Uttapam?
Uttapam has a glycemic index of 67, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Uttapam increase blood sugar?
Uttapam has a medium glycemic index (67), 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 Uttapam good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Uttapam has a medium GI (67). 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 Uttapam?
Uttapam has a glycemic load of 20 per serving (1 medium uttapam with toppings).
Hindi mein
Uttapam ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Uttapam ka glycemic index (GI) 67 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium uttapam with toppings) ka glycemic load (GL) 20 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 30g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya uttapam khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Uttapam ka GI 67 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 uttapam kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Uttapam ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Uttapam mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium uttapam with toppings) uttapam mein lagbhag 210 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 30g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 2.5g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 77· HighPlain Dosa
दोसा · దోస
Crispy fermented crepe made from rice and urad dal batter. Higher GI than idli due to the crispy cooking method.
GI 38· LowPesarattu (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.
GI 69· MediumIdli
इडली · ఇడ్లి
Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cake. South Indian staple breakfast. Fermentation slightly lowers GI and improves digestibility.