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 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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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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