28/100

Snacks

Glazed Doughnut

Poor — Glazed Doughnut works against fat-burning.

Refined flour plus sugar plus frying: a classic high-glycemic, highly processed insulin spike.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 doughnut (60g)

Glycemic load
19
Sugar (g)
12
Fiber (g)
1
Protein (g)
3

Glycemic index 76 · Carbs 26g · Fat 14g · Processing ultra-processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 28 places glazed doughnut in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 19 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).

Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does glazed doughnut spike insulin?

Glazed Doughnut has a glycemic load of 19 and a FatTonic Score of 28 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Refined flour plus sugar plus frying: a classic high-glycemic, highly processed insulin spike.

Is glazed doughnut good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 28/100 (Poor), glazed doughnut works against fat-burning. Refined flour plus sugar plus frying: a classic high-glycemic, highly processed insulin spike.

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