Indian Food Database for Diabetes: 30+ Foods With GI, Carbs, and Fiber Data

Diabetes Nutrition · 2 · February 6, 2026

Ask most diabetes apps for the glycemic index of ragi dosa or the carbohydrate content of sambar, and you'll get a blank screen. Indian foods — which 1.4 billion people eat daily — are dramatically underrepresented in Western-built nutrition databases. We built a database that fills this gap.

30+ Indian Foods With Complete Profiles

Every entry includes calories per serving, total carbohydrates, protein, fat, glycemic index (from published clinical studies where available), fiber content, and a diabetes-specific category tag. Foods are organized by type: grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, dairy, snacks, and beverages.

Search and Log

Type any food name to search the database. Found what you ate? Log it with one tap. The platform automatically calculates your daily calorie and carbohydrate intake, tracking against your targets. Over time, this creates a detailed picture of your eating patterns and their glucose impact.

Surprising GI Values

Some findings may surprise you. Basmati rice (GI 50-58) has a significantly lower glycemic impact than jasmine rice (GI 89). Whole wheat chapati (GI 52) is better than white bread (GI 75) but worse than ragi roti (GI 54 with much higher fiber). Idli (GI 77) spikes glucose more than most people expect from a "healthy" fermented food.

Key Takeaways

• 30+ Indian foods with clinical GI values, not estimated or copied from Western databases
• One-tap food logging tracks daily calories and carbohydrates automatically
• Basmati rice, chapati, and ragi have meaningfully different glycemic impacts
• Search by food name to instantly access nutritional profiles

Explore the database at Diet & Nutrition.