Veg Momos (Steamed)
वेज मोमोज़ · వెజ్ మోమోస్
Also called: momos, momo, veg momo, steamed momos, dumplings
Steamed dumplings of thin maida dough stuffed with cabbage, carrot, onion and spices, now a street favourite across India. The refined-flour wrapper digests quickly, and one plate is usually eaten as a full snack meal.
Calories & Nutrition: Veg Momos (Steamed) (1 plate (6 momos))
- 35g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Sugars
- 2g
- Fiber
- 6g
- Protein
- 5g
- 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
Choose steamed over fried or tandoori momos, keep it to one plate of six, and pick paneer or chicken fillings for more protein. A clear soup alongside fills you up so you eat fewer.
Veg Momos (Steamed) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 plate (6 momos)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Veg Momos (Steamed)?
Veg Momos (Steamed) has a glycemic index of 70, which is classified as High GI.
Does Veg Momos (Steamed) increase blood sugar?
Veg Momos (Steamed) 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 Veg Momos (Steamed) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Veg Momos (Steamed) 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 Veg Momos (Steamed)?
Veg Momos (Steamed) has a glycemic load of 25 per serving (1 plate (6 momos)).
Hindi mein
Momos ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Momos ka glycemic index (GI) 70 hai, jo zyada (high) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 plate (6 momos)) ka glycemic load (GL) 25 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 35g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya momos khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan. Momos 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 momos kha sakte hain?
Kabhi-kabhi aur kam matra mein. Momos ka GI zyada hai. Iski jagah dhokla (GI 45) behtar vikalp hai.
Momos mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 plate (6 momos)) momos mein lagbhag 220 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 35g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 2g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 45· LowDhokla
ढोकला · ధోక్లా
Steamed fermented gram flour snack from Gujarat. Lower GI than fried snacks due to steaming and besan base. Light and protein-rich.
GI 25· LowSprout Chaat
अंकुरित चाट · మొలకల చాట్
Mixed sprouts salad with onions, tomatoes, and lemon. One of the healthiest Indian snacks — high protein, low GI.
GI 45· LowMoong Dal Chilla
मूंग दाल चीला · పెసర పప్పు చిల్లా
A savory pancake made from ground moong dal batter with herbs and spices, sometimes called a lentil cheela. High in protein and fiber with a low GI, making it an excellent diabetic-friendly breakfast.