Peanuts
Excellent — Peanuts strongly supports fat-burning.
Botanically a legume. Among the lowest glycemic index values in published tables — the carbohydrate content is simply very small.
The breakdown
Per serving: 28g (about 30 nuts)
Glycemic index 14 · Carbs 5g · Fat 14g · Processing whole
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 100 places peanuts in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 0 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).
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Does peanuts spike insulin?
Peanuts has a glycemic load of 0 and a FatTonic Score of 100 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Botanically a legume. Among the lowest glycemic index values in published tables — the carbohydrate content is simply very small.
Is peanuts good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 100/100 (Excellent), peanuts strongly supports fat-burning. Botanically a legume. Among the lowest glycemic index values in published tables — the carbohydrate content is simply very small.
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