Grains & Bread
Good — Buckwheat supports fat-burning.
A naturally gluten-free seed eaten as a grain; fiber and resistant starch keep its glucose response moderate.
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (170g)
Glycemic index 49 · Carbs 33g · Fat 1g · Processing minimal
A FatTonic Score of 73 places buckwheat in the Good band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 14 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →Buckwheat has a glycemic load of 14 and a FatTonic Score of 73 out of 100, which means it supports fat-burning. A naturally gluten-free seed eaten as a grain; fiber and resistant starch keep its glucose response moderate.
With a FatTonic Score of 73/100 (Good), buckwheat supports fat-burning. A naturally gluten-free seed eaten as a grain; fiber and resistant starch keep its glucose response moderate.