Pasta (White)
Moderate — Pasta (White) is neutral for fat-burning.
The dense protein-starch matrix keeps its GI moderate, but the load is high.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (140g)
Glycemic index 49 · Carbs 43g · Fat 1g · Processing processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 49 places pasta (white) in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 20 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
Its protein content supports satiety and helps preserve muscle while you lose fat.
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Does pasta (white) spike insulin?
Pasta (White) has a glycemic load of 20 and a FatTonic Score of 49 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. The dense protein-starch matrix keeps its GI moderate, but the load is high.
Is pasta (white) good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 49/100 (Moderate), pasta (white) is neutral for fat-burning. The dense protein-starch matrix keeps its GI moderate, but the load is high.
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