39/100

Grains & Bread

Basmati Rice

Poor — Basmati Rice works against fat-burning.

Lower-GI than most white rice thanks to its amylose starch, but still a concentrated carb load — pair with protein and vegetables to blunt the insulin response.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup cooked (150g)

Glycemic load
26
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
1
Protein (g)
4

Glycemic index 58 · Carbs 45g · Fat 0g · Processing minimal

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 39 places basmati rice in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 26 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

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Frequently asked questions

Does basmati rice spike insulin?

Basmati Rice has a glycemic load of 26 and a FatTonic Score of 39 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Lower-GI than most white rice thanks to its amylose starch, but still a concentrated carb load — pair with protein and vegetables to blunt the insulin response.

Is basmati rice good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 39/100 (Poor), basmati rice works against fat-burning. Lower-GI than most white rice thanks to its amylose starch, but still a concentrated carb load — pair with protein and vegetables to blunt the insulin response.

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