White Potato (Baked)
Poor — White Potato (Baked) works against fat-burning.
One of the highest-GI whole foods; cooling and vinegar lower the response.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 medium (170g)
Glycemic index 85 · Carbs 37g · Fat 0g · Processing minimal
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 38 places white potato (baked) in the Poor band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 28 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Does white potato (baked) spike insulin?
White Potato (Baked) has a glycemic load of 28 and a FatTonic Score of 38 out of 100, which means it works against fat-burning. One of the highest-GI whole foods; cooling and vinegar lower the response.
Is white potato (baked) good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 38/100 (Poor), white potato (baked) works against fat-burning. One of the highest-GI whole foods; cooling and vinegar lower the response.
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