Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) — 1 medium bowl (cooked upma)
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Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain)

सेवइयाँ · సేమియా

Also called: semiya, sevai, seviyan, vermicelli

Thin wheat-flour vermicelli used to make upma, kheer and pulao. Made largely from refined wheat, it has a medium GI that rises if cooked very soft.

58
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
58
Glycemic Index
Measured
23
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
200
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked upma)

Calories & Nutrition: Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) (1 medium bowl (cooked upma))

40g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
2g
Fiber
5g
Protein
3g
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 & RiceSouth IndianNorth IndianTelanganavegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Cook vermicelli al dente and load it with vegetables to add fiber and lower the effective GI.

Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked upma)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain)?

Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) has a glycemic index of 58, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) increase blood sugar?

Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) has a medium glycemic index (58), 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 Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) has a medium GI (58). 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 Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain)?

Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain) has a glycemic load of 23 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked upma)).

Hindi mein

Seviyan ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Seviyan ka glycemic index (GI) 58 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked upma)) ka glycemic load (GL) 23 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 40g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya seviyan khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Seviyan ka GI 58 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 seviyan kha sakte hain?

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

Seviyan mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked upma)) seviyan mein lagbhag 200 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 40g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 2g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data

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