Dosa
High GI
GL 25.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 21 per 100 g
- Fermented food benefits
- High glycemic index
Dosa has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 25.2.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 9 per 100 g Moong dal chilla provides a similar savory pancake experience with significantly lower GI (35 vs 70) and GL (9 vs 21).
Mung bean pancake (savory) - GL 8 per 100 g Besan chilla is a traditional, protein-rich alternative to dosa that offers a much more stable glycemic response.
Chickpea flour savory pancake (socca/farinata) - GL 2 per 100 g Cauliflower wraps are an excellent low-glycemic vehicle for fillings, drastically reducing the glycemic load from 21 to 2.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated | 0.6 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.4 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Fermented food benefits
- Moderate protein content
- High glycemic index
- High glycemic load
- Low fiber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Dosa?
Dosa has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 25.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 21.
Is Dosa good for people with insulin resistance?
Dosa has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Mung bean pancake (savory).
How does Dosa affect blood sugar?
Dosa has a glycemic load of 21 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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