3/100

Grains & Bread

Jasmine Rice

Avoid — Jasmine Rice strongly works against fat-burning.

An aromatic long-grain white rice with one of the highest GIs of any rice — it spikes blood sugar as fast as or faster than plain white rice.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup cooked (150g)

Glycemic load
39
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
1
Protein (g)
4

Glycemic index 89 · Carbs 45g · Fat 0g · Processing processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 3 places jasmine rice in the Avoid band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 39 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

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Frequently asked questions

Does jasmine rice spike insulin?

Jasmine Rice has a glycemic load of 39 and a FatTonic Score of 3 out of 100, which means it strongly works against fat-burning. An aromatic long-grain white rice with one of the highest GIs of any rice — it spikes blood sugar as fast as or faster than plain white rice.

Is jasmine rice good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 3/100 (Avoid), jasmine rice strongly works against fat-burning. An aromatic long-grain white rice with one of the highest GIs of any rice — it spikes blood sugar as fast as or faster than plain white rice.

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