Brown Rice
Moderate — Brown Rice is neutral for fat-burning.
Extra fiber and intact bran slow digestion versus white rice.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (150g)
Glycemic index 68 · Carbs 45g · Fat 2g · Processing minimal
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 40 places brown rice in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 28 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Does brown rice spike insulin?
Brown Rice has a glycemic load of 28 and a FatTonic Score of 40 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Extra fiber and intact bran slow digestion versus white rice.
Is brown rice good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 40/100 (Moderate), brown rice is neutral for fat-burning. Extra fiber and intact bran slow digestion versus white rice.
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