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Dhokla at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
45
low
Glycemic load / serving
9
low
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
2
processed culinary ingredients

Indian cuisine · Gluten-Free · Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.

Dhokla nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories150 kcal
Protein6 g
Carbohydrate25 g
Fiber6 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat5 g
Saturated fat1 g
Sodium400 mg

Typical ingredients: chickpea flour (besan), water, yogurt, ginger paste, green chili, turmeric powder, salt, baking soda, mustard seeds, curry leaves, oil

Similar Indian dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Besan Ladoo8120
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Khakhra8120
Khandvi8200

Common questions about dhokla

How many calories are in dhokla?

NutriOptio estimates 150 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical dhokla recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is dhokla good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 9, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of dhokla?

NutriOptio grades a typical dhokla A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own dhokla

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical dhokla in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.