42/100

Snacks

Pretzels

Moderate — Pretzels is neutral for fat-burning.

Baked refined flour with almost no fiber, fat or protein — one of the fastest-spiking packaged snacks.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 oz (30g)

Glycemic load
17
Sugar (g)
1
Fiber (g)
1
Protein (g)
3

Glycemic index 83 · Carbs 22g · Fat 1g · Processing ultra-processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 42 places pretzels in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 17 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).

Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does pretzels spike insulin?

Pretzels has a glycemic load of 17 and a FatTonic Score of 42 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Baked refined flour with almost no fiber, fat or protein — one of the fastest-spiking packaged snacks.

Is pretzels good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 42/100 (Moderate), pretzels is neutral for fat-burning. Baked refined flour with almost no fiber, fat or protein — one of the fastest-spiking packaged snacks.

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