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 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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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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