98/100

Vegetables

Onion

Excellent — Onion strongly supports fat-burning.

A low-glycemic aromatic vegetable with almost no effect on insulin.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 medium (110g)

Glycemic load
1
Sugar (g)
5
Fiber (g)
2
Protein (g)
1

Glycemic index 15 · Carbs 11g · Fat 0g · Processing whole

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 98 places onion in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 1 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

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Frequently asked questions

Does onion spike insulin?

Onion has a glycemic load of 1 and a FatTonic Score of 98 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. A low-glycemic aromatic vegetable with almost no effect on insulin.

Is onion good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 98/100 (Excellent), onion strongly supports fat-burning. A low-glycemic aromatic vegetable with almost no effect on insulin.

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