{"id":30334,"date":"2025-11-25T09:18:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T03:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=30334"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:15:02","slug":"is-samak-rice-bhagar-good-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/is-samak-rice-bhagar-good-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Samak Rice (Bhagar) Good for Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

On fasting days, regular grains take a back seat, while samak rice quietly takes the spotlight. Don\u2019t let the name fool you, Samak rice is not really rice at all. It is a tiny, grain-like seed, often mistaken for rice, but it is actually a member of the millet family. This seed is light on the stomach, naturally gluten-free, and rich in fibre. So, the question is: Is Samak rice (Bhagar) good for diabetes?<\/em> <\/strong>Let us find out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Samak Rice?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Samak rice is also called as <\/span>barnyard millet, vari or bhagar<\/i><\/b>. <\/span><\/i>Often, people get confused, thinking it is rice, but it is actually the dehusked seed of a millet and it has gained popularity among health-conscious individuals and those managing blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Light on the stomach yet rich in nutrients, it serves as a <\/span>smarter carbohydrate<\/b> option for better glycemic control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Barnyard millet Glycemic index?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The barnyard millet glycemic index ranges between <\/span>42 to 50<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0 which makes it a<\/span> low-GI food<\/b>. This means it raises blood sugar slowly and steadily, unlike refined white rice, which causes quick spikes.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Samak Rice Nutrition?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The nutritional breakdown of Samak rice per 100 g is approximately based on Fitterfly\u2019s proprietary tool Ntuitive(data based on IFCT 2017)*<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Nutrient\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nAmount<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n346 k cal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrate\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n65.55 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/span><\/td>\n10.13 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat<\/span><\/td>\n3.89 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calcium\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n16 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fibre<\/span><\/td>\n12.6 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

It is rich in fibre, plant protein, and healthy fats, which help keep you full and support stable blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Packed with essential minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron and copper, essential for bone strength, energy, and metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n

A natural source of <\/span>powerful plant compounds<\/span><\/a> such as lignans, phenolic compounds, beta-glucans, sterols, inulin and flavonoids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Samak rice and Diabetes?<\/b><\/h2>\n