87/100

Vegetables

Beetroot

Excellent — Beetroot strongly supports fat-burning.

Higher GI than most vegetables but low in total carbs, so the real-world glycemic load stays small.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup cooked (170g)

Glycemic load
6
Sugar (g)
9
Fiber (g)
4
Protein (g)
2

Glycemic index 64 · Carbs 13g · Fat 0g · Processing whole

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 87 places beetroot in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 6 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.

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Frequently asked questions

Does beetroot spike insulin?

Beetroot has a glycemic load of 6 and a FatTonic Score of 87 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Higher GI than most vegetables but low in total carbs, so the real-world glycemic load stays small.

Is beetroot good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 87/100 (Excellent), beetroot strongly supports fat-burning. Higher GI than most vegetables but low in total carbs, so the real-world glycemic load stays small.

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