Grains & Bread
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.
Per serving: 2 medium (80g)
Glycemic index 66 · Carbs 28g · Fat 5g · Processing ultra-processed
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.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →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.
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.