61/100

Snacks

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 load
8
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
1
Protein (g)
2

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.

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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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