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 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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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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