Find out how many carbs in 3 chapati has. Also, find out the detailed breakup of sugars in the chapati and its glycemic index.
Carbohydrates are one of the three macros (fats, protein, and carbohydrates) that the human body needs. On one side, they are vital for good health, but on the other hand, many carbs can make you fat and prone to diabetes or other diseases.
Conversely, a low-carb diet has displayed potential in helping people lose weight and maintain it. So, it is important to balance carb intake in your daily meal.
For most Indians, Chapati is the primary source of energy, protein and carbs. This article will show how many carbs in 3 chapatis are.
Carbs in 3 chapati, how much
Serving size: 3 chapatis (60 gm whole wheat flour, water and a little salt)
Eating 3 chapatis gives you 38.50 grams of carbohydrates and 192.02 kCal energy. Clearly, carbohydrates form 80.20 % of the calories in 3 chapatis. Here is how it accomplishes your carbs requirements when you set carb intake at 55% of the calories of your diet plan.
a. 14.00 % of the daily requirement of 275 grams for a 2000 kcal diet.
b. 18.67 % of the daily requirement of 206.25 grams for a 1500 kcal diet.
c. 23.33% of the set carb limit of 165 gms for a 1200 kcal diet.
d. 31.11% of the set carb limit of 123.75 grams when following a 900-kcal diet.
The breakup of carbohydrates in 3 chapati
a. Total available carbs in 3 chapati – 35.17 gm.
b. Total Starch – 34.09 gm, which is 96.93 % of total carbs in 3 chapati
c. Total Free Sugar – 1.08 gm, which is 3.07 % of total carbs in 3 chapati
Details of free sugars in 3 chapati
a. Fructose – 0.43 gm, which is 1.22 % of total carbs in 3 chapati
b. Glucose – 0.47 gm, which is 1.34 % of total carbs in 3 chapati
c. Sucrose – 0.18 gm, which is 0.51 % of total carbs in 3 chapati
d. Maltose – 0.00 gm
Sum of Total Free Sugar – 1.08 gm, which is 3.07 % of total carbs in 3 chapati
Glycemic index of chapati
Chapati is a low glycemic load food having a Glycemic index of 45. Eating chapati will not cause spikes in blood glucose levels.
Conclusion
Eating 3 chapatis each for breakfast, lunch, and dinner will get around 116 grams of carbohydrates. This amount is still lower, and you can manage a low calories diet with plenty of options without overshooting calories for the day.
