Carrots
Raw carrots have a low glycemic load despite their sweetness.
FatTonic Facts
Carrots · per serving 1 cup (128g)
Excellent · strongly supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 3 | −6.6 |
| Sugar (g) | 6 | −4.8 |
| Processing | whole | 0.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | +6.4 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | +0.7 |
| Glycemic index | 37 | |
| Carbs (g) | 12 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 170393 (Carrots, raw), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: 37, the median of two glucose-referenced tests in Table A1 of Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: no. 1621 Carrots, raw, diced (Australia) 35; no. 1622 Carrots, raw, ground (Australia) 39. Note: the table's mean of four (39) includes two boiled-carrot tests, nos. 1623-1624; FatTonic serves carrots raw. Opened 26 Oct 2026; the 2021 edition could not be opened. Until 26 Oct 2026 this page used 39, from no recorded source.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 128 g): carbs 9.6, sugar 4.7, fiber 2.8, protein 0.9, fat 0.2 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 3 set it, −6.6 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170393.
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Carrots scores 96, rated Excellent. It scores higher than 68% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does carrots spike insulin?
Glycemic load 3 for 1 cup (128g); FatTonic Score 96/100 — it strongly supports fat-burning.
Is carrots good for fat loss?
Excellent (96/100): carrots strongly supports fat-burning.