Cola / Soda
Avoid — Cola / Soda strongly works against fat-burning.
Pure liquid sugar with nothing to slow it — a worst case for insulin.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 can (330ml)
Glycemic index 63 · Carbs 35g · Fat 0g · Processing ultra-processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 1 places cola / soda in the Avoid band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 22 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Does cola / soda spike insulin?
Cola / Soda has a glycemic load of 22 and a FatTonic Score of 1 out of 100, which means it strongly works against fat-burning. Pure liquid sugar with nothing to slow it — a worst case for insulin.
Is cola / soda good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 1/100 (Avoid), cola / soda strongly works against fat-burning. Pure liquid sugar with nothing to slow it — a worst case for insulin.
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