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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.
Per serving: 28g (about 10 chips)
Glycemic index 63 · Carbs 18g · Fat 7g · Processing ultra-processed
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.
See how your whole day scores — free Metabolic Score →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.
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.