29/100

Fruit

Raisins

Poor — Raisins works against fat-burning.

Drying concentrates the sugar into a small, easy-to-overeat package with a fairly high GI — a little goes a long way.

The breakdown

Per serving: small box (43g)

Glycemic load
20
Sugar (g)
29
Fiber (g)
2
Protein (g)
1

Glycemic index 64 · Carbs 34g · Fat 0g · Processing minimal

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 29 places raisins in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 20 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check.

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Frequently asked questions

Does raisins spike insulin?

Raisins has a glycemic load of 20 and a FatTonic Score of 29 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Drying concentrates the sugar into a small, easy-to-overeat package with a fairly high GI — a little goes a long way.

Is raisins good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 29/100 (Poor), raisins works against fat-burning. Drying concentrates the sugar into a small, easy-to-overeat package with a fairly high GI — a little goes a long way.

Better swaps

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