45/100

Grains & Bread

Grits (Corn)

Moderate — Grits (Corn) is neutral for fat-burning.

Milled corn with little fiber or protein digests fast and lifts glucose noticeably.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup cooked (240g)

Glycemic load
20
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
2
Protein (g)
3

Glycemic index 69 · Carbs 31g · Fat 1g · Processing processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 45 places grits (corn) in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 20 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

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Frequently asked questions

Does grits (corn) spike insulin?

Grits (Corn) has a glycemic load of 20 and a FatTonic Score of 45 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Milled corn with little fiber or protein digests fast and lifts glucose noticeably.

Is grits (corn) good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 45/100 (Moderate), grits (corn) is neutral for fat-burning. Milled corn with little fiber or protein digests fast and lifts glucose noticeably.

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