Mushrooms (White)
Barely any digestible carbohydrate, so they add flavour and volume without touching insulin.
FatTonic Facts
Mushrooms (White) · per serving 1 cup (70g)
Excellent · strongly supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 0 | 0.0 |
| Sugar (g) | 1 | −0.8 |
| Processing | whole | 0.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | +1.6 |
| Protein (g) | 2 | +1.4 |
| Capped at 100 | raw 102.2 | = 100 |
| Glycemic index | not tested | |
| Carbs (g) | 2 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 169251 (Mushrooms, white, raw), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: not tested — too little carbohydrate to test (University of Sydney GI FAQ); the score assumes 15.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 70 g): carbs 3.3, sugar 2, fiber 1, protein 3.1, fat 0.3 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: fiber 1 g set it, +1.6 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 169251.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Mushrooms (White) scores 100, rated Excellent. It scores higher than 75% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does mushrooms (white) spike insulin?
Glycemic load 0 for 1 cup (70g); FatTonic Score 100/100 — it strongly supports fat-burning.
Is mushrooms (white) good for fat loss?
Excellent (100/100): mushrooms (white) strongly supports fat-burning.
Better in vegetables
Mushrooms (White) ties for the best in vegetables on this index.