Clementine
Whole citrus keeps the fiber that juice discards, so the glucose curve stays flatter than a glass of orange juice.
FatTonic Facts
Clementine · per serving 2 clementines (148g)
Good · supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 7 | −15.4 |
| Sugar (g) | 14 | −11.2 |
| Processing | whole | 0.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | +4.8 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | +0.7 |
| Glycemic index | no published test found | |
| Carbs (g) | 18 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 168195 (Clementines, raw), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: no published test found. Searched 26 Oct 2026 in Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: Table A1 tests only mandarin segments canned in juice (no. 989), not fresh clementines, the food as served. The score still uses 47, a value with no recorded source, until a test is found.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 148 g): carbs 12, sugar 9.2, fiber 1.7, protein 0.9, fat 0.2 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 7 set it, −15.4 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 168195.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Clementine scores 79, rated Good. It scores higher than 55% 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 clementine spike insulin?
Glycemic load 7 for 2 clementines (148g); FatTonic Score 79/100 — it supports fat-burning.
Is clementine good for fat loss?
Good (79/100): clementine supports fat-burning.