Potato Chips
Good — Potato Chips supports fat-burning.
Refined starch plus industrial fats — easy to overeat, hard on metabolism.
The breakdown
Per serving: 28g
Glycemic index 56 · Carbs 15g · Fat 10g · Processing ultra-processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 61 places potato chips in the Good band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 8 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →Frequently asked questions
Does potato chips spike insulin?
Potato Chips has a glycemic load of 8 and a FatTonic Score of 61 out of 100, which means it supports fat-burning. Refined starch plus industrial fats — easy to overeat, hard on metabolism.
Is potato chips good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 61/100 (Good), potato chips supports fat-burning. Refined starch plus industrial fats — easy to overeat, hard on metabolism.
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