1/100

Snacks

Blueberry Muffin

Avoid — Blueberry Muffin strongly works against fat-burning.

A bakery muffin is essentially cake — the large carb-and-sugar load drives a big glucose and insulin response.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 muffin (113g)

Glycemic load
31
Sugar (g)
28
Fiber (g)
2
Protein (g)
6

Glycemic index 59 · Carbs 54g · Fat 16g · Processing ultra-processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 1 places blueberry muffin in the Avoid band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 31 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does blueberry muffin spike insulin?

Blueberry Muffin has a glycemic load of 31 and a FatTonic Score of 1 out of 100, which means it strongly works against fat-burning. A bakery muffin is essentially cake — the large carb-and-sugar load drives a big glucose and insulin response.

Is blueberry muffin good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 1/100 (Avoid), blueberry muffin strongly works against fat-burning. A bakery muffin is essentially cake — the large carb-and-sugar load drives a big glucose and insulin response.

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