72/100

Legumes

Baked Beans

Good — Baked Beans supports fat-burning.

Beans keep the GI low, but canned versions add sugar in the sauce — the fiber and protein still keep insulin in check.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1/2 cup (130g)

Glycemic load
8
Sugar (g)
10
Fiber (g)
6
Protein (g)
6

Glycemic index 40 · Carbs 27g · Fat 0g · Processing processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 72 places baked beans in the Good band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 8 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.

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Frequently asked questions

Does baked beans spike insulin?

Baked Beans has a glycemic load of 8 and a FatTonic Score of 72 out of 100, which means it supports fat-burning. Beans keep the GI low, but canned versions add sugar in the sauce — the fiber and protein still keep insulin in check.

Is baked beans good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 72/100 (Good), baked beans supports fat-burning. Beans keep the GI low, but canned versions add sugar in the sauce — the fiber and protein still keep insulin in check.

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