Tortilla Chips
Moderate — Tortilla Chips is neutral for fat-burning.
The fat slows digestion enough to keep the glycemic index moderate, but portions are rarely 28g, and the load scales with the bowl.
The breakdown
Per serving: 28g (about 10 chips)
Glycemic index 63 · Carbs 18g · Fat 7g · Processing ultra-processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 58 places tortilla chips in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 10 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Does tortilla chips spike insulin?
Tortilla Chips has a glycemic load of 10 and a FatTonic Score of 58 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. The fat slows digestion enough to keep the glycemic index moderate, but portions are rarely 28g, and the load scales with the bowl.
Is tortilla chips good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 58/100 (Moderate), tortilla chips is neutral for fat-burning. The fat slows digestion enough to keep the glycemic index moderate, but portions are rarely 28g, and the load scales with the bowl.
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