81/100

Fruit

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 load
4
Sugar (g)
20
Fiber (g)
3
Protein (g)
2

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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Frequently asked questions

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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