Steel-Cut Oats
Good — Steel-Cut Oats supports fat-burning.
The least-cut form of oats. Coarser particles take longer to break down than rolled or instant oats, so the same grain lands lower on the glycemic index.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup cooked (234g)
Glycemic index 52 · Carbs 27g · Fat 3g · Processing minimal
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 75 places steel-cut oats in the Good band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 12 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Does steel-cut oats spike insulin?
Steel-Cut Oats has a glycemic load of 12 and a FatTonic Score of 75 out of 100, which means it supports fat-burning. The least-cut form of oats. Coarser particles take longer to break down than rolled or instant oats, so the same grain lands lower on the glycemic index.
Is steel-cut oats good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 75/100 (Good), steel-cut oats supports fat-burning. The least-cut form of oats. Coarser particles take longer to break down than rolled or instant oats, so the same grain lands lower on the glycemic index.
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