96/100

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 load
3
Sugar (g)
6
Fiber (g)
4
Protein (g)
1

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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Frequently asked questions

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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