Potato chips vs tortilla chips for acne
Potato chips scores 76/100 (GOOD) and tortilla chips scores 78/100 (GOOD) on SpotBite's Skin Score. They are almost the same for acne-prone skin; neither is a clear winner.
Where the gap comes from
- Glycemic: Potato chips has glycemic load 8.4 (15 g carbs), Tortilla chips has 11.3 (18 g carbs). Faster sugar means more insulin, which can raise skin oil.
- Skin boost: Potato chips gets +0.8 from omega-3 and polyphenols, Tortilla chips gets +5.
Score breakdown, side by side
| Potato chips | Tortilla chips | |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic (of 50) | GL 8.4 −15.1 | GL 11.3 −20.1 |
| Dairy (of 25) | 0 g 0 | 0 g 0 |
| Inflammation (of 25) | 1.1 g sat · 3.2 g ω-6 −9.6 | 1.1 g sat · 2.2 g ω-6 −7 |
| Skin Boost (of 25) | 0.1 g ω-3 · low polyphenols +0.8 | 0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols +5 |
| Skin Score | 76 · GOOD | 78 · GOOD |
Estimates for a typical serving. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.
Verdict
Pick whichever you prefer; for acne-prone skin the difference is too small to matter.
Not medical advice. Both scores are for the food on its own. What you eat with it changes the result, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal. Diet is one factor among many.
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