White Bread
Poor — White Bread works against fat-burning.
Refined wheat flour digests fast and drives a steep insulin response.
The breakdown
Per serving: 2 slices (60g)
Glycemic index 75 · Carbs 30g · Fat 2g · Processing ultra-processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 34 places white bread in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 21 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →Frequently asked questions
Does white bread spike insulin?
White Bread has a glycemic load of 21 and a FatTonic Score of 34 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. Refined wheat flour digests fast and drives a steep insulin response.
Is white bread good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 34/100 (Poor), white bread works against fat-burning. Refined wheat flour digests fast and drives a steep insulin response.
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