Grains & Bread
Poor — Instant Oatmeal works against fat-burning.
Finely milled and often sweetened, so it spikes far more than steel-cut oats.
Per serving: 1 packet (40g)
Glycemic index 79 · Carbs 28g · Fat 2g · Processing ultra-processed
A FatTonic Score of 30 places instant oatmeal in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 20 (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 Oatmeal has a glycemic load of 20 and a FatTonic Score of 30 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Finely milled and often sweetened, so it spikes far more than steel-cut oats.
With a FatTonic Score of 30/100 (Poor), instant oatmeal works against fat-burning. Finely milled and often sweetened, so it spikes far more than steel-cut oats.