Fruit
Moderate — Dried Figs is neutral for fat-burning.
Drying removes water and concentrates sugar. The fiber helps, but a small handful carries the sugar of a large fresh fruit serving.
Per serving: 1/4 cup (50g)
Glycemic index 61 · Carbs 32g · Fat 1g · Processing minimal
A FatTonic Score of 47 places dried figs in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 16 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response. Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →Dried Figs has a glycemic load of 16 and a FatTonic Score of 47 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Drying removes water and concentrates sugar. The fiber helps, but a small handful carries the sugar of a large fresh fruit serving.
With a FatTonic Score of 47/100 (Moderate), dried figs is neutral for fat-burning. Drying removes water and concentrates sugar. The fiber helps, but a small handful carries the sugar of a large fresh fruit serving.