80/100

Grains & Bread

Pearl Barley

Excellent — Pearl Barley strongly supports fat-burning.

One of the lowest-GI grains — its beta-glucan fiber slows digestion and flattens the glucose curve, making it genuinely fat-burning friendly.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup cooked (157g)

Glycemic load
11
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
6
Protein (g)
4

Glycemic index 28 · Carbs 44g · Fat 0g · Processing minimal

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 80 places pearl barley in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 11 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).

The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.

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Frequently asked questions

Does pearl barley spike insulin?

Pearl Barley has a glycemic load of 11 and a FatTonic Score of 80 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. One of the lowest-GI grains — its beta-glucan fiber slows digestion and flattens the glucose curve, making it genuinely fat-burning friendly.

Is pearl barley good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 80/100 (Excellent), pearl barley strongly supports fat-burning. One of the lowest-GI grains — its beta-glucan fiber slows digestion and flattens the glucose curve, making it genuinely fat-burning friendly.

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