64/100

Grains & Bread

Soba Noodles

Good — Soba Noodles supports fat-burning.

Buckwheat noodles sit lower than white pasta or udon. Check the label — many soba are mostly wheat flour with only a fraction of buckwheat.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup cooked (114g)

Glycemic load
12
Sugar (g)
1
Fiber (g)
2
Protein (g)
6

Glycemic index 56 · Carbs 24g · Fat 0g · Processing processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 64 places soba noodles in the Good band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 12 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).

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Frequently asked questions

Does soba noodles spike insulin?

Soba Noodles has a glycemic load of 12 and a FatTonic Score of 64 out of 100, which means it supports fat-burning. Buckwheat noodles sit lower than white pasta or udon. Check the label — many soba are mostly wheat flour with only a fraction of buckwheat.

Is soba noodles good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 64/100 (Good), soba noodles supports fat-burning. Buckwheat noodles sit lower than white pasta or udon. Check the label — many soba are mostly wheat flour with only a fraction of buckwheat.

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