Potato Chips
Refined starch plus industrial fats — easy to overeat, hard on metabolism.
FatTonic Facts
Potato Chips · per serving 28g
Good · supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 8 | −17.6 |
| Sugar (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Processing | ultra-processed | −24.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | +1.6 |
| Protein (g) | 2 | +1.4 |
| Glycemic index | 56 | |
| Carbs (g) | 15 | |
| Fat (g) | 10 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 169677 (Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 28 g): carbs 53.8, sugar 0.3, fiber 3.1, protein 6.4, fat 34 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: processing (ultra-processed) set it, −24.0 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 169677.
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Potato Chips scores 61, rated Good. It scores higher than 35% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does potato chips spike insulin?
Glycemic load 8 for 28g; FatTonic Score 61/100 — it supports fat-burning.
Is potato chips good for fat loss?
Good (61/100): potato chips supports fat-burning.