Orange Juice
Juicing strips the fiber, so it spikes far more than a whole orange.
FatTonic Facts
Orange Juice · per serving 1 cup (240ml)
Moderate · is neutral for fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 13 | −28.6 |
| Sugar (g) | 21 | −16.8 |
| Processing | processed | −16.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Protein (g) | 2 | +1.4 |
| Glycemic index | 50 | |
| Carbs (g) | 25 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 169098 (Orange juice, raw), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 240 g): carbs 10.4, sugar 8.4, fiber 0.2, protein 0.7, fat 0.2 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 13 set it, −28.6 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 169098.
Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Orange Juice scores 40, rated Moderate. It scores higher than 17% 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 orange juice spike insulin?
Glycemic load 13 for 1 cup (240ml); FatTonic Score 40/100 — it is neutral for fat-burning.
Is orange juice good for fat loss?
Moderate (40/100): orange juice is neutral for fat-burning.