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 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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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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