Grains & Bread
Moderate — Polenta (Cooked Cornmeal) is neutral for fat-burning.
Ground corn with modest fiber gives a fairly high, quick glucose curve.
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (240g)
Glycemic index 68 · Carbs 30g · Fat 1g · Processing minimal
A FatTonic Score of 56 places polenta (cooked cornmeal) in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 19 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →Polenta (Cooked Cornmeal) has a glycemic load of 19 and a FatTonic Score of 56 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Ground corn with modest fiber gives a fairly high, quick glucose curve.
With a FatTonic Score of 56/100 (Moderate), polenta (cooked cornmeal) is neutral for fat-burning. Ground corn with modest fiber gives a fairly high, quick glucose curve.