100/100

Nuts & Seeds

Pistachios

Excellent — Pistachios strongly supports fat-burning.

Mostly fat, fiber and protein with very few available carbs, so pistachios barely move blood sugar.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 oz (28g)

Glycemic load
1
Sugar (g)
2
Fiber (g)
3
Protein (g)
6

Glycemic index 15 · Carbs 8g · Fat 13g · Processing whole

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 100 places pistachios in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 1 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

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Frequently asked questions

Does pistachios spike insulin?

Pistachios has a glycemic load of 1 and a FatTonic Score of 100 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Mostly fat, fiber and protein with very few available carbs, so pistachios barely move blood sugar.

Is pistachios good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 100/100 (Excellent), pistachios strongly supports fat-burning. Mostly fat, fiber and protein with very few available carbs, so pistachios barely move blood sugar.

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