Find out how many carbs in 2 chapati has. Also, find out the detailed breakup of sugars in the chapati and its glycemic index.
Carbohydrates are one of the 3 macronutrients (fats, protein, and carbohydrates) that the body requires in order to function correctly. They are vital for good health, but too many carbs can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
A low-carb diet has been shown to be efficient in helping people lose weight and maintain. There are several causes why a low-carb diet is important for weight loss and diabetes.
A low-carb diet helps to reduce the quantity of sugar and refined carbs in your diet. These types of foods are quickly turned into glucose, which can spike your blood sugar quantities and lead to weight gain.
Chapati, a flatbread made from whole wheat flour, water and oil, is one of the primary sources of energy, protein and carbs for people in South Asia. This article will show how many carbs in 2 chapatis are.
Carbs in 2 chapatis, how much?
Serving size: 2 chapati (made of 40 gm of whole wheat flour, water and a little salt).
Eating 2 chapatis gives you 25.67 grams of carbohydrates and 128.02 kCal energy. Carbohydrates form 80.21 % of the calories in 2 chapatis. Here is how it achieves your carbs requirements when you set carb intake at 55% of the calories of your diet plan.
a. 9.33 % of the daily requirement of 275 grams for a 2000 kcal diet.
b. 12.45 % of the daily requirement of 206.25 grams for a 1500 kcal diet.
c. 15.56% of the set carb limit of 165 gms for a 1200 kcal diet.
d. 20.74% of the set carb limit of 123.75 grams when following a 900-kcal diet.
The breakup of carbohydrates in 2 chapati
a. Total available carbs in 2 chapati – 23.45 gm.
b. Total Starch – 22.73 gm, which is 96.93 % of total carbs in 2 chapati
c. Total Free Sugar – 0.72 gm, which is 3.07 % of total carbs in 2 chapati
Details of free sugars in 2 chapati
a. Fructose – 0.29 gm, which is 1.24 % of total carbs in 2 chapati
b. Glucose – 0.31 gm, which is 1.32 % of total carbs in 2 chapati
c. Sucrose – 0.12 gm, which is 0.51 % of total carbs in 2 chapati
d. Maltose – 0.00 gm
Sum of Total Free Sugar – 0.72 gm, which is 3.07 % of total carbs in 2 chapati
Glycemic index of roti
The Glycemic index of chapati is 45 and has a lower glycemic load of 7. This means that it is a low-glycemic food and will not cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
Interestingly, mixing cereal flours with legume flour or eating chapati with vegetables can further reduce the glycemic index of your meal.
Conclusion
Eating 2 chapatis each for breakfast, lunch, and dinner will likely get 77 grams of carbohydrates. Moreover, eating 2 chapatis is the best way to manage a low calories diet as it will give plenty of options in selecting other foods for your diet plan without overshooting calories for the day.
