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 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.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →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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