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Does potato chips cause acne?
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Potato chips is unlikely to be a breakout trigger for most people.
One serving brings some glycemic load and a little saturated fat or omega-6. It also gives omega-3, which the research links to calmer skin.
Why this score
- Glycemic: 15 g carbs at GI 56 = glycemic load 8.4 (low to medium). A small, slow rise in blood sugar.
- Dairy: none.
- Inflammation: 1.1 g saturated fat and 3.2 g omega-6, a small load.
- Skin Boost: 0.1 g omega-3, which small trials link to fewer inflamed spots (+0.8).
Score breakdown
| Axis | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic | Glycemic load GL 8.4 | −15.1 / 50 |
| Dairy | Dairy grams (milk hormones) | −0 / 25 |
| Inflammation | Saturated fat + omega-6 | −9.6 / 25 |
| Skin Boost | Omega-3 + polyphenols | +0.8 / 25 |
| Skin Score | 76 / 100 · GOOD |
Nutrition in one serving (28 g)
| Carbs | 15 g · GI 56 |
|---|---|
| Dairy | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Omega-6 | 3.2 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.1 g |
| Polyphenols | low |
Estimates for a typical serving eaten with a meal. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.
Not medical advice. This score is for potato chips 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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