38/100

Grains & Bread

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 load
28
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
2
Protein (g)
6

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).

See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →

Frequently asked questions

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.

Better swaps

100
AvocadoExcellent · GL 0
100
BroccoliExcellent · GL 1
100
SpinachExcellent · GL 0

More grains & bread

83
BulgurExcellent · GL 12
80
Pearl BarleyExcellent · GL 11
75
Whole Grain BreadGood · GL 10
75
Steel-Cut OatsGood · GL 12