100/100

Sunflower Seeds

Excellent — Sunflower Seeds strongly supports fat-burning.

Fat, fiber and protein dominate, leaving very little available carbohydrate — a low-impact snack for keeping insulin flat.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 oz (28g)

Glycemic load
0
Sugar (g)
1
Fiber (g)
2
Protein (g)
6

Glycemic index 0 · Carbs 6g · Fat 14g · Processing whole

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 100 places sunflower seeds in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 0 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

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Frequently asked questions

Does sunflower seeds spike insulin?

Sunflower Seeds has a glycemic load of 0 and a FatTonic Score of 100 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Fat, fiber and protein dominate, leaving very little available carbohydrate — a low-impact snack for keeping insulin flat.

Is sunflower seeds good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 100/100 (Excellent), sunflower seeds strongly supports fat-burning. Fat, fiber and protein dominate, leaving very little available carbohydrate — a low-impact snack for keeping insulin flat.

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