Corn
Good — Corn supports fat-burning.
Starchier than most vegetables; treat it as a grain for blood-sugar purposes.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup (165g)
Glycemic index 52 · Carbs 31g · Fat 2g · Processing whole
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 74 places corn in the Good band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 14 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Does corn spike insulin?
Corn has a glycemic load of 14 and a FatTonic Score of 74 out of 100, which means it supports fat-burning. Starchier than most vegetables; treat it as a grain for blood-sugar purposes.
Is corn good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 74/100 (Good), corn supports fat-burning. Starchier than most vegetables; treat it as a grain for blood-sugar purposes.
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