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 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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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.
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