Hummus
Excellent — Hummus strongly supports fat-burning.
Chickpea and olive oil base gives one of the lowest GIs of any dip.
The breakdown
Per serving: 2 tbsp (30g)
Glycemic index 6 · Carbs 8g · Fat 5g · Processing minimal
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 97 places hummus in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 0 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).
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Does hummus spike insulin?
Hummus has a glycemic load of 0 and a FatTonic Score of 97 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Chickpea and olive oil base gives one of the lowest GIs of any dip.
Is hummus good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 97/100 (Excellent), hummus strongly supports fat-burning. Chickpea and olive oil base gives one of the lowest GIs of any dip.
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