75/100

Grains & Bread

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 load
12
Sugar (g)
1
Fiber (g)
4
Protein (g)
5

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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Frequently asked questions

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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