The FatTonic Food Index
Foods scored 0–100 for fat-burning. Higher is better.
How the 200 rated foods score
The 200 rated foods, in 5-point score bins. The 6 foods not rated (no glycemic index on file) are not counted.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
80+ Excellent 60+ Good 40+ Moderate 20+ Poor Avoid Not rated
100
AvocadoFruit · 1/2 fruit (100g)
0 GL
100
BroccoliVegetables · 1 cup (90g)
1 GL
100
SpinachVegetables · 2 cups (60g)
0 GL
100
CauliflowerVegetables · 1 cup (100g)
0 GL
100
ChickpeasLegumes · 1 cup (164g)
9 GL
100
LentilsLegumes · 1 cup cooked (198g)
8 GL
100
Black BeansLegumes · 1 cup (172g)
5 GL
100
Kidney BeansLegumes · 1 cup (177g)
6 GL
100
Chicken BreastProtein · 100g cooked
0 GL
100
SalmonProtein · 100g cooked
0 GL
100
EggsProtein · 2 large (100g)
0 GL
100
AlmondsNuts & Seeds · 28g (23 nuts)
0 GL
100
WalnutsNuts & Seeds · 28g
0 GL
100
Chia SeedsNuts & Seeds · 28g
0 GL
100
Coffee (Black)Drinks · 1 cup
0 GL
100
Green TeaDrinks · 1 cup
0 GL
100
CabbageVegetables · 1 cup shredded (89g)
0 GL
100
EdamameLegumes · 1 cup (155g)
1 GL
100
PistachiosNuts & Seeds · 1 oz (28g)
1 GL
100
BlackberriesFruit · 1 cup (144g)
2 GL
100
RaspberriesFruit · 1 cup (123g)
2 GL
100
Green BeansVegetables · 1 cup (125g)
1 GL
100
Split PeasLegumes · 1 cup cooked (196g)
6 GL
100
Navy BeansLegumes · 1 cup cooked (182g)
9 GL
100
Soybeans (Boiled)Legumes · 1 cup cooked (172g)
1 GL
100
PeanutsNuts & Seeds · 28g (about 30 nuts)
0 GL
100
ZucchiniVegetables · 1 cup sliced (124g)
0 GL
100
AsparagusVegetables · 1 cup (134g)
0 GL
100
Brussels SproutsVegetables · 1 cup (156g)
1 GL
100
KaleVegetables · 1 cup cooked (130g)
0 GL
100
Mushrooms (White)Vegetables · 1 cup (70g)
0 GL
100
Lima BeansLegumes · 1 cup cooked (170g)
8 GL
100
Cannellini BeansLegumes · 1 cup cooked (179g)
9 GL
100
Black-Eyed PeasLegumes · 1 cup cooked (165g)
9 GL
100
Turkey BreastProtein · 100g cooked
0 GL
100
ShrimpProtein · 100g cooked
0 GL
100
Sardines (Canned)Protein · 100g drained
0 GL
100
Pumpkin SeedsNuts & Seeds · 1 oz (28g)
0 GL
100
Passion FruitFruit · 3 fruits (54g)
2 GL
100
CucumberVegetables · 1 cup sliced (104g)
0 GL
100
Mung BeansLegumes · 1 cup cooked (202g)
9 GL
100
PecansNuts & Seeds · 1 oz (28g)
0 GL
100
HazelnutsNuts & Seeds · 1 oz (28g)
0 GL
100
Sunflower SeedsNuts & Seeds · 1 oz (28g)
0 GL
100
Flaxseed (Ground)Nuts & Seeds · 2 tbsp (14g)
0 GL
100
CodProtein · 100g cooked
0 GL
100
Sirloin SteakProtein · 100g cooked (lean)
0 GL
100
Tuna (Canned in Water)Protein · 100g drained
0 GL
100
Ricotta (Part-Skim)Dairy · 1/2 cup (124g)
1 GL
100
OkraVegetables · 1 cup cooked (160g)
0 GL
99
Cheese (Cheddar)Dairy · 40g
0 GL
99
Bell PepperVegetables · 1 cup chopped (149g)
1 GL
99
Cottage CheeseDairy · 1 cup (226g)
1 GL
99
Pinto BeansLegumes · 1 cup cooked (170g)
12 GL
99
EggplantVegetables · 1 cup cooked (99g)
1 GL
99
Mozzarella (Part-Skim)Dairy · 40g
0 GL
98
TomatoVegetables · 1 medium (120g)
1 GL
98
TofuProtein · 100g
0 GL
98
OnionVegetables · 1 medium (110g)
1 GL
97
Green PeasVegetables · 1 cup (145g)
7 GL
97
Greek Yogurt (Plain)Dairy · 170g
1 GL
97
HummusLegumes · 2 tbsp (30g)
0 GL
96
CarrotsVegetables · 1 cup (128g)
3 GL
96
Peanut Butter (Natural)Nuts & Seeds · 2 tbsp (32g)
1 GL
96
GuavaFruit · 1 cup (165g)
4 GL
93
StrawberriesFruit · 1 cup (150g)
3 GL
92
Butternut SquashVegetables · 1 cup cubed (205g)
8 GL
91
CashewsNuts & Seeds · 1 oz (28g)
2 GL
91
GrapefruitFruit · 1/2 medium (120g)
3 GL
90
Apricots (Fresh)Fruit · 3 apricots (105g)
3 GL
88
Soy Milk (Unsweetened)Drinks · 1 cup (240ml)
1 GL
87
PumpkinVegetables · 1 cup cooked (245g)
7 GL
87
Coconut WaterDrinks · 1 cup (240ml)
3 GL
85
OrangeFruit · 1 medium (130g)
5 GL
84
SteviaSweeteners · 1 tsp
0 GL
83
Popcorn (Air-popped)Snacks · 3 cups (24g)
8 GL
83
PeachFruit · 1 medium (150g)
5 GL
83
BulgurGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (180g)
12 GL
83
FalafelLegumes · 3 patties (51g)
5 GL
83
Almond Milk (Unsweetened)Drinks · 1 cup (240ml)
1 GL
83
Plums (Fresh)Fruit · 2 plums (132g)
5 GL
82
NectarineFruit · 1 medium (140g)
6 GL
81
Dark Chocolate (85%)Snacks · 30g
2 GL
81
PomegranateFruit · 1/2 cup arils (87g)
7 GL
80
Pearl BarleyGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (157g)
11 GL
80
KiwiFruit · 2 fruit (140g)
8 GL
80
Kefir (Plain)Dairy · 1 cup (240ml)
4 GL
79
PearFruit · 1 medium (178g)
8 GL
79
BeetrootVegetables · 1 cup cooked (170g)
8 GL
79
PapayaFruit · 1 cup cubed (145g)
8 GL
79
ClementineFruit · 2 clementines (148g)
7 GL
78
WatermelonFruit · 1 cup (150g)
8 GL
77
Milk (Whole)Dairy · 1 cup (240ml)
5 GL
76
Pumpernickel BreadGrains & Bread · 1 slice (32g)
6 GL
75
BlueberriesFruit · 1 cup (150g)
9 GL
75
CantaloupeFruit · 1 cup (160g)
8 GL
75
Steel-Cut OatsGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (234g)
12 GL
74
AppleFruit · 1 medium (180g)
8 GL
74
CornVegetables · 1 cup (165g)
14 GL
74
BuckwheatGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (170g)
13 GL
74
FarroGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (170g)
14 GL
73
Lychee (Fresh)Fruit · 10 fruits (100g)
8 GL
73
ParsnipVegetables · 1 cup cooked (156g)
11 GL
72
Sweet PotatoVegetables · 1 medium (130g)
14 GL
72
Baked BeansLegumes · 1/2 cup (130g)
8 GL
72
Flour TortillaGrains & Bread · 1 medium (49g)
7 GL
71
Oatmeal (Rolled Oats)Grains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (240g)
14 GL
71
Yam (Boiled)Vegetables · 1 cup cubed (136g)
17 GL
71
Honeydew MelonFruit · 1 cup diced (170g)
9 GL
70
PrunesFruit · 5 prunes (40g)
7 GL
69
Corn TortillaGrains & Bread · 2 tortillas (52g)
10 GL
69
Oat MilkDrinks · 1 cup (240ml)
7 GL
69
Multigrain BreadGrains & Bread · 2 slices (60g)
11 GL
69
Cassava (Boiled)Vegetables · 1/2 cup (100g)
12 GL
67
Whole Grain BreadGrains & Bread · 2 slices (60g)
12 GL
67
Maple SyrupSweeteners · 1 tbsp (20g)
7 GL
66
BeerDrinks · 1 can (355ml)
9 GL
65
PineappleFruit · 1 cup chunks (165g)
12 GL
65
Dried ApricotsFruit · 1/4 cup (40g)
7 GL
65
PersimmonFruit · 1 fruit (168g)
13 GL
64
QuinoaGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (185g)
18 GL
64
Rye BreadGrains & Bread · 2 slices (60g)
13 GL
64
Soba NoodlesGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (114g)
12 GL
64
Dragon FruitFruit · 1 cup (170g)
12 GL
63
MangoFruit · 1 cup (165g)
11 GL
61
Sourdough BreadGrains & Bread · 1 slice (50g)
13 GL
61
BananaFruit · 1 medium (120g)
15 GL
61
Potato ChipsSnacks · 28g
8 GL
61
Whole Wheat PastaGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (140g)
17 GL
61
Wild RiceGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (164g)
18 GL
61
Coconut SugarSweeteners · 1 tbsp (12g)
6 GL
60
Agave SyrupSweeteners · 1 tbsp (21g)
2 GL
59
CherriesFruit · 1 cup (150g)
14 GL
59
Saltine CrackersSnacks · 5 crackers (15g)
8 GL
58
Rice CakesSnacks · 2 cakes (18g)
12 GL
58
Tortilla ChipsSnacks · 28g (about 10 chips)
10 GL
56
HoneySweeteners · 1 tbsp (21g)
10 GL
56
Polenta (Cooked Cornmeal)Grains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (240g)
19 GL
54
CheeriosGrains & Bread · 1 cup (28g)
13 GL
53
Digestive BiscuitsSnacks · 2 biscuits (30g)
10 GL
51
GrapesFruit · 1 cup (150g)
15 GL
51
Bran FlakesGrains & Bread · 3/4 cup (30g)
14 GL
50
Pasta (White)Grains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (140g)
20 GL
49
Ice CreamSnacks · 1/2 cup (65g)
8 GL
49
Table SugarSweeteners · 1 tbsp (12g)
8 GL
49
MuesliGrains & Bread · 1/2 cup (60g)
19 GL
47
Dried FigsFruit · 1/4 cup (50g)
16 GL
46
Brown RiceGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (150g)
24 GL
46
Basmati RiceGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (150g)
23 GL
46
Special KGrains & Bread · 1 cup (31g)
15 GL
46
Chocolate Chip CookiesSnacks · 2 cookies (32g)
11 GL
45
Flavored YogurtDairy · 170g
11 GL
45
Hamburger BunGrains & Bread · 1 bun (52g)
15 GL
45
Shredded WheatGrains & Bread · 2 biscuits (44g)
23 GL
43
CouscousGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (157g)
22 GL
43
Rice NoodlesGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (176g)
21 GL
43
Grits (Corn)Grains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (240g)
21 GL
43
Granola BarSnacks · 1 bar (35g)
13 GL
42
English MuffinGrains & Bread · 1 muffin (57g)
18 GL
41
Milk ChocolateSnacks · 40g
10 GL
41
Pita Bread (White)Grains & Bread · 1 pita (60g)
18 GL
41
Baguette (White)Grains & Bread · 1/3 baguette (60g)
18 GL
40
DatesFruit · 2 dates (48g)
18 GL
40
White Potato (Baked)Vegetables · 1 medium (170g)
27 GL
40
Orange JuiceDrinks · 1 cup (240ml)
13 GL
40
WeetabixGrains & Bread · 2 biscuits (38g)
20 GL
39
CroissantGrains & Bread · 1 medium (60g)
17 GL
38
Millet (Cooked)Grains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (174g)
28 GL
38
Udon NoodlesGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (180g)
24 GL
38
Graham CrackersSnacks · 2 sheets (28g)
16 GL
37
PretzelsSnacks · 1 oz (30g)
19 GL
36
Rice MilkDrinks · 1 cup (240ml)
18 GL
34
White BreadGrains & Bread · 2 slices (60g)
21 GL
34
PancakesGrains & Bread · 2 medium (80g)
19 GL
33
CornflakesGrains & Bread · 1 cup (30g)
20 GL
33
Waffle (Frozen)Grains & Bread · 2 waffles (70g)
21 GL
32
MarshmallowsSnacks · 4 pieces (28g)
14 GL
30
Plantain (Boiled)Vegetables · 1 cup (150g)
25 GL
30
Apple JuiceDrinks · 1 cup (240ml)
12 GL
29
RaisinsFruit · small box (43g)
20 GL
28
Instant Ramen NoodlesGrains & Bread · 1 pack (85g)
25 GL
26
Instant OatmealGrains & Bread · 1 packet (40g)
22 GL
25
GnocchiGrains & Bread · 1 cup (150g)
29 GL
24
Sweetened GranolaSnacks · 1/2 cup (55g)
24 GL
24
Snickers BarSnacks · 1 bar (52g)
16 GL
22
White RiceGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (150g)
30 GL
22
Glazed DoughnutSnacks · 1 doughnut (60g)
21 GL
21
Instant Mashed PotatoVegetables · 1 cup (210g)
27 GL
21
Rice KrispiesGrains & Bread · 1 cup (33g)
24 GL
16
French FriesSnacks · 1 medium (117g)
32 GL
16
Energy DrinkDrinks · 1 can (250ml)
18 GL
16
Jelly BeansSnacks · 28g (about 10 beans)
20 GL
14
Naan BreadGrains & Bread · 1 piece (90g)
31 GL
7
Cranberry Juice CocktailDrinks · 1 cup (253g)
20 GL
3
BagelGrains & Bread · 1 plain (100g)
35 GL
1
Cola / SodaDrinks · 1 can (330ml)
22 GL
1
Jasmine RiceGrains & Bread · 1 cup cooked (150g)
41 GL
1
Sports DrinkDrinks · 1 bottle (500ml)
25 GL
1
Blueberry MuffinSnacks · 1 muffin (113g)
29 GL
1
Gummy CandySnacks · 15 pieces (40g)
31 GL
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CrispbreadGrains & Bread · 2 slices (22g) · not rated
– GL
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GingerVegetables · 5 slices (11g) · not rated
– GL
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Karelian PastyGrains & Bread · 1 pasty (60g) · not rated
– GL
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LemonFruit · 1 medium (58g) · not rated
– GL
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LimeFruit · 1 lime (67g) · not rated
– GL
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LingonberriesFruit · 1 dl (60g) · not rated
– GL
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