Carrots
Excellent — Carrots strongly supports fat-burning.
Raw carrots have a low glycemic load despite their sweetness.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup (128g)
Glycemic index 39 · Carbs 12g · Fat 0g · Processing whole
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 96 places carrots in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 3 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Does carrots spike insulin?
Carrots has a glycemic load of 3 and a FatTonic Score of 96 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Raw carrots have a low glycemic load despite their sweetness.
Is carrots good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 96/100 (Excellent), carrots strongly supports fat-burning. Raw carrots have a low glycemic load despite their sweetness.
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