37/100

Grains & Bread

Pancakes

Poor — Pancakes works against fat-burning.

Made from refined flour and usually topped with syrup, so the combined glycemic load drives a steep morning glucose spike.

The breakdown

Per serving: 2 medium (80g)

Glycemic load
18
Sugar (g)
6
Fiber (g)
1
Protein (g)
5

Glycemic index 66 · Carbs 28g · Fat 5g · Processing ultra-processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 37 places pancakes in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 18 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).

Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does pancakes spike insulin?

Pancakes has a glycemic load of 18 and a FatTonic Score of 37 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Made from refined flour and usually topped with syrup, so the combined glycemic load drives a steep morning glucose spike.

Is pancakes good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 37/100 (Poor), pancakes works against fat-burning. Made from refined flour and usually topped with syrup, so the combined glycemic load drives a steep morning glucose spike.

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