1/100

Drinks

Sports Drink

Avoid — Sports Drink strongly works against fat-burning.

Engineered for fast sugar absorption during hard exercise — outside of that, it delivers a rapid insulin spike with no fiber to blunt it.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 bottle (500ml)

Glycemic load
23
Sugar (g)
30
Fiber (g)
0
Protein (g)
0

Glycemic index 78 · Carbs 30g · Fat 0g · Processing ultra-processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 1 places sports drink in the Avoid band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 23 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does sports drink spike insulin?

Sports Drink has a glycemic load of 23 and a FatTonic Score of 1 out of 100, which means it strongly works against fat-burning. Engineered for fast sugar absorption during hard exercise — outside of that, it delivers a rapid insulin spike with no fiber to blunt it.

Is sports drink good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 1/100 (Avoid), sports drink strongly works against fat-burning. Engineered for fast sugar absorption during hard exercise — outside of that, it delivers a rapid insulin spike with no fiber to blunt it.

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