Millet (Cooked)
Poor — Millet (Cooked) works against fat-burning.
Often assumed to be a low-glycemic ancient grain, but published tables place millet high — closer to white rice than to quinoa.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (174g)
Glycemic index 71 · Carbs 41g · Fat 2g · Processing minimal
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 38 places millet (cooked) in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 28 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
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Does millet (cooked) spike insulin?
Millet (Cooked) has a glycemic load of 28 and a FatTonic Score of 38 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Often assumed to be a low-glycemic ancient grain, but published tables place millet high — closer to white rice than to quinoa.
Is millet (cooked) good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 38/100 (Poor), millet (cooked) works against fat-burning. Often assumed to be a low-glycemic ancient grain, but published tables place millet high — closer to white rice than to quinoa.
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