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 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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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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