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Poor — Instant Mashed Potato works against fat-burning.
One of the highest-GI foods measured — the flakes are pre-cooked and dried, so they hit the bloodstream almost as fast as glucose.
Per serving: 1 cup (210g)
Glycemic index 87 · Carbs 30g · Fat 6g · Processing ultra-processed
A FatTonic Score of 31 places instant mashed potato in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 23 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →Instant Mashed Potato has a glycemic load of 23 and a FatTonic Score of 31 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. One of the highest-GI foods measured — the flakes are pre-cooked and dried, so they hit the bloodstream almost as fast as glucose.
With a FatTonic Score of 31/100 (Poor), instant mashed potato works against fat-burning. One of the highest-GI foods measured — the flakes are pre-cooked and dried, so they hit the bloodstream almost as fast as glucose.