100/100

Hazelnuts

Excellent — Hazelnuts strongly supports fat-burning.

Mostly monounsaturated fat with fiber and some protein; the available carbohydrate is too small to move insulin much.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 oz (28g)

Glycemic load
0
Sugar (g)
1
Fiber (g)
3
Protein (g)
4

Glycemic index 0 · Carbs 5g · Fat 17g · Processing whole

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 100 places hazelnuts in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 0 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

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Frequently asked questions

Does hazelnuts spike insulin?

Hazelnuts has a glycemic load of 0 and a FatTonic Score of 100 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Mostly monounsaturated fat with fiber and some protein; the available carbohydrate is too small to move insulin much.

Is hazelnuts good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 100/100 (Excellent), hazelnuts strongly supports fat-burning. Mostly monounsaturated fat with fiber and some protein; the available carbohydrate is too small to move insulin much.

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