There is often discussion about which is better, roti or rice, dieticians are also seen telling about it many times. But still a doubt remains in the mind of the people. Especially during the weight loss journey and among people with diabetes. In such a situation, today we are telling some such points, which will clear your confusion. Many people give up roti first during weight loss, and then within a few hours of not eating, they start having problems like dizziness, headache. Now when it comes to Indian food, both rice and roti are the main items, which provide carbohydrates. Now in such a situation it can be difficult to give up either of the two. Some say about this that rice increases obesity, while there are some who tell rice to be a lighter food than roti. At the same time, diabetics also remain confused about what is better for them. So let’s know.
Nutrients in both
Rice and wheat are both cereals. Now both of these things contain an amount of protein, fat and carbs.
According to reports, in 100 grams of wheat flour
76 grams carbs
10 grams protein
1 gram fat
According to reports, in 100 grams of rice
28 grams carbs
2.7 grams of protein
0.3 g fat
In such a situation, it is clear that there is no big difference between rice and roti. If we look at the nutrient values of both, only the sodium content will make a big difference. The amount of sodium in rice is low whereas in chapati it is high.
What is better for weight loss
According to many reports and dieticians, many people find rice more filling than roti, in such a situation some people eat a lot of rice. In this case you may gain weight. In such a situation, it is not wrong to say that it is not the wrong roti or rice, but the way of eating. Both roti and rice are healthy. All you have to do is practice portion control. But when we talk about weight loss, roti proves to be more beneficial. If you want to eat rice for weight loss, especially at night, then you can make khichdi in which the quantity of pulses or vegetables is high. However, it is advisable to eat missi roti or simple roti at night.
glycemic index in diabetes
Foods that have a glycemic index less than 55 are less effective on blood sugar levels. Whereas between 56 and 69 is considered to be moderately effective, while things with a glycemic index greater than 70 have a greater effect on blood sugar levels. Talking about the glycemic index of rice, it depends on whether the rice has been polished or not. What kind of flour is the roti made from?