Grains & Bread
Moderate — Grits (Corn) is neutral for fat-burning.
Milled corn with little fiber or protein digests fast and lifts glucose noticeably.
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (240g)
Glycemic index 69 · Carbs 31g · Fat 1g · Processing processed
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).
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →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.
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.