Couscous
Moderate — Couscous is neutral for fat-burning.
Refined semolina wheat with little fiber, so it digests quickly and raises insulin more than its whole-grain cousins.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (157g)
Glycemic index 65 · Carbs 36g · Fat 0g · Processing processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 43 places couscous in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 22 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
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Does couscous spike insulin?
Couscous has a glycemic load of 22 and a FatTonic Score of 43 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Refined semolina wheat with little fiber, so it digests quickly and raises insulin more than its whole-grain cousins.
Is couscous good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 43/100 (Moderate), couscous is neutral for fat-burning. Refined semolina wheat with little fiber, so it digests quickly and raises insulin more than its whole-grain cousins.
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