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Does nutella cause acne?
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Nutella is unlikely to be a breakout trigger for most people.
One serving brings some glycemic load, some dairy and a little saturated fat or omega-6. It also gives polyphenols, which the research links to calmer skin.
Why this score
- Glycemic: 21 g carbs at GI 33 = glycemic load 6.9 (low to medium). A small, slow rise in blood sugar.
- Dairy: 3 g, a small amount.
- Inflammation: 4 g saturated fat and 1.1 g omega-6, a small load.
- Skin Boost: medium polyphenols, which small trials link to fewer inflamed spots (+5).
Score breakdown
| Axis | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic | Glycemic load GL 6.9 | −12.5 / 50 |
| Dairy | Dairy grams (milk hormones) | −2.5 / 25 |
| Inflammation | Saturated fat + omega-6 | −7.7 / 25 |
| Skin Boost | Omega-3 + polyphenols | +5 / 25 |
| Skin Score | 82 / 100 · GOOD |
Nutrition in one serving (37 g)
| Carbs | 21 g · GI 33 |
|---|---|
| Dairy | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Omega-6 | 1.1 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Polyphenols | medium |
Estimates for a typical serving eaten with a meal. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.
Not medical advice. This score is for nutella on its own. What you eat with it changes the result: protein and fat slow the sugar spike, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal, which is why SpotBite tracks your meals over time rather than judging one food. Diet is one factor among many (hormones, genetics, skincare, stress, sleep).
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