100/100

Pecans

Excellent — Pecans strongly supports fat-burning.

Almost all fat and fiber with barely any available carbohydrate, so pecans have a negligible effect on blood sugar.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 oz (28g)

Glycemic load
0
Sugar (g)
1
Fiber (g)
3
Protein (g)
3

Glycemic index 0 · Carbs 4g · Fat 20g · Processing whole

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 100 places pecans in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 0 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

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Frequently asked questions

Does pecans spike insulin?

Pecans has a glycemic load of 0 and a FatTonic Score of 100 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Almost all fat and fiber with barely any available carbohydrate, so pecans have a negligible effect on blood sugar.

Is pecans good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 100/100 (Excellent), pecans strongly supports fat-burning. Almost all fat and fiber with barely any available carbohydrate, so pecans have a negligible effect on blood sugar.

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