Kale
Excellent — Kale strongly supports fat-burning.
Dense in fiber and micronutrients with a negligible effect on blood sugar.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (130g)
Glycemic index 15 · Carbs 7g · Fat 0g · Processing whole
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 100 places kale in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 1 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).
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Does kale spike insulin?
Kale has a glycemic load of 1 and a FatTonic Score of 100 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Dense in fiber and micronutrients with a negligible effect on blood sugar.
Is kale good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 100/100 (Excellent), kale strongly supports fat-burning. Dense in fiber and micronutrients with a negligible effect on blood sugar.
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