18/100

Grains & Bread

White Rice

Avoid — White Rice strongly works against fat-burning.

Low fiber and high glycemic load make white rice a strong glucose spiker.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup cooked (150g)

Glycemic load
32
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
1
Protein (g)
4

Glycemic index 73 · Carbs 45g · Fat 0g · Processing processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 18 places white rice in the Avoid band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 32 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

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Frequently asked questions

Does white rice spike insulin?

White Rice has a glycemic load of 32 and a FatTonic Score of 18 out of 100, which means it strongly works against fat-burning. Low fiber and high glycemic load make white rice a strong glucose spiker.

Is white rice good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 18/100 (Avoid), white rice strongly works against fat-burning. Low fiber and high glycemic load make white rice a strong glucose spiker.

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