Almond Milk (Unsweetened)
Barely any carbohydrate means essentially no glucose spike — one of the most insulin-friendly milk swaps.
FatTonic Facts
Almond Milk (Unsweetened) · per serving 1 cup (240ml)
Excellent · strongly supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 1 | −2.2 |
| Sugar (g) | 2 | −1.6 |
| Processing | processed | −16.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | +1.6 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | +0.7 |
| Glycemic index | no published test found | |
| Carbs (g) | 3 | |
| Fat (g) | 3 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 174832 (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: no published test found. Searched 26 Oct 2026 in Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: Table A1 holds no test of almond milk. The score still uses 25, a value with no recorded source, until a test is found.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 240 g): carbs 1.3, sugar 0.8, fiber 0.2, protein 0.4, fat 1 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: processing (processed) set it, −16.0 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 174832.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Almond Milk (Unsweetened) scores 83, rated Excellent. It scores higher than 60% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does almond milk (unsweetened) spike insulin?
Glycemic load 1 for 1 cup (240ml); FatTonic Score 83/100 — it strongly supports fat-burning.
Is almond milk (unsweetened) good for fat loss?
Excellent (83/100): almond milk (unsweetened) strongly supports fat-burning.