Dates
Poor — Dates works against fat-burning.
Concentrated natural sugar makes dates one of the sweetest whole foods.
The breakdown
Per serving: 2 dates (48g)
Glycemic index 62 · Carbs 36g · Fat 0g · Processing whole
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 36 places dates in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 20 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check.
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Does dates spike insulin?
Dates has a glycemic load of 20 and a FatTonic Score of 36 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Concentrated natural sugar makes dates one of the sweetest whole foods.
Is dates good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 36/100 (Poor), dates works against fat-burning. Concentrated natural sugar makes dates one of the sweetest whole foods.
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