10/100

Drinks

Energy Drink

Avoid — Energy Drink strongly works against fat-burning.

Liquid sugar with nothing to slow it down — a rapid glucose and insulin spike, similar to soda.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 can (250ml)

Glycemic load
20
Sugar (g)
27
Fiber (g)
0
Protein (g)
0

Glycemic index 70 · Carbs 28g · Fat 0g · Processing ultra-processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 10 places energy drink in the Avoid 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. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does energy drink spike insulin?

Energy Drink has a glycemic load of 20 and a FatTonic Score of 10 out of 100, which means it strongly works against fat-burning. Liquid sugar with nothing to slow it down — a rapid glucose and insulin spike, similar to soda.

Is energy drink good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 10/100 (Avoid), energy drink strongly works against fat-burning. Liquid sugar with nothing to slow it down — a rapid glucose and insulin spike, similar to soda.

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