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Wheat, vermicelli, roasted (Siwain): Nutrition and who it suits

Roasted wheat vermicelli is a good choice for weight loss, and fine in a portion for PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 340 kcal, 10.4 g of protein and 9.6 g of fibre. One serving is one small katori cooked (30 g dry), about 102 kcal.

Wheat, vermicelli, roasted (Siwain)

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy340 kcal
Protein10.4 g
Carbohydrate71.4 g
Fibre9.6 g
Sugars2.1 g
Fat0.5 g
Magnesium39 mg
Iron2.1 mg
Zinc0.9 mg

Where its calories come from

86%
  • Protein 13%
  • Carbohydrate 86%
  • Fat 1%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of roasted wheat vermicelli?

About 102 kcal for one small katori cooked (30 g dry), and about 204 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (30 g) fills.

7%Protein
3.1 g
3%Magnesium
11.7 mg
2%Iron
0.6 mg
2%Zinc
0.3 mg
2%Folate
4 µg
2%Potassium
53.1 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code A024. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is roasted wheat vermicelli good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

2.8 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

About 21.4 g of carbohydrate in a 30 g serving, so watch the portion.

Diabetes

Eat in moderation

About 21.4 g of carbohydrate in a 30 g serving, so watch the portion.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

3.1 g of protein in a 30 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choice2.8 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.
PCOS and diabetesEat in moderationAbout 21.4 g of carbohydrate in a 30 g serving, so watch the portion.
MenopauseFine as part of a meal3.1 g of protein in a 30 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

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Also called

Assamese: Gom sewai; Bengali: Semai; Gujarati: Ghaun ni Shekeli sev; Hindi: Siwain; Kannada: Shevige; Kashmiri: Sewian; Malayalam: Semiya; Marathi: Siwain; Odia: Simai; Punjabi: Bhooni sevian; Tamil: Semiya; Telugu: Semiya; Urdu: Semiya.

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