Hamburger Bun
Moderate — Hamburger Bun is neutral for fat-burning.
Soft refined-flour roll with added sugar and little fiber, so it raises insulin quickly.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 bun (52g)
Glycemic index 61 · Carbs 26g · Fat 3g · Processing ultra-processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 45 places hamburger bun in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 15 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Does hamburger bun spike insulin?
Hamburger Bun has a glycemic load of 15 and a FatTonic Score of 45 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Soft refined-flour roll with added sugar and little fiber, so it raises insulin quickly.
Is hamburger bun good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 45/100 (Moderate), hamburger bun is neutral for fat-burning. Soft refined-flour roll with added sugar and little fiber, so it raises insulin quickly.
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