Cherries
Excellent — Cherries strongly supports fat-burning.
Despite their sweetness, cherries have one of the lowest glycemic indexes of any fruit, so they raise insulin gently.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup (150g)
Glycemic index 20 · Carbs 25g · Fat 0g · Processing whole
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 81 places cherries in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 4 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).
Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check.
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Does cherries spike insulin?
Cherries has a glycemic load of 4 and a FatTonic Score of 81 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Despite their sweetness, cherries have one of the lowest glycemic indexes of any fruit, so they raise insulin gently.
Is cherries good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 81/100 (Excellent), cherries strongly supports fat-burning. Despite their sweetness, cherries have one of the lowest glycemic indexes of any fruit, so they raise insulin gently.
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