16/100

Snacks

French Fries

Avoid — French Fries strongly works against fat-burning.

Deep-fried refined potato: a high glycemic load plus heavy processing drives a fast glucose and insulin rise.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 medium (117g)

Glycemic load
32
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
5
Protein (g)
4

Glycemic index 75 · Carbs 48g · Fat 15g · Processing ultra-processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 16 places french fries in the Avoid band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 32 (high — a steep glucose and insulin response).

The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.

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Frequently asked questions

Does french fries spike insulin?

French Fries has a glycemic load of 32 and a FatTonic Score of 16 out of 100, which means it strongly works against fat-burning. Deep-fried refined potato: a high glycemic load plus heavy processing drives a fast glucose and insulin rise.

Is french fries good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 16/100 (Avoid), french fries strongly works against fat-burning. Deep-fried refined potato: a high glycemic load plus heavy processing drives a fast glucose and insulin rise.

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