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Potato Chips

+2.4

Deep-fried in inflammatory omega-6 oils and loaded with sodium, potato chips trigger oxidative stress and inflammatory responses throughout the body.

Ingredient score breakdown

Vegetable oil (high omega-6)

+1.8

Industrial seed oils create an unfavorable omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, promoting inflammatory eicosanoid production.

Acrylamide from frying

+0.9

High-heat processing creates acrylamide, a compound linked to oxidative stress and inflammatory markers.

Excess sodium

+0.5

High sodium content can trigger fluid retention and vascular inflammation in sensitive individuals.

Refined carbohydrates

-0.8

Despite being from potatoes, some resistant starch remains, providing minimal prebiotic benefit.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Low FODMAP in small servings (around 15 chips), but barbecue and onion flavors contain high FODMAP ingredients.

Healthier alternatives

  • kale chips
  • air popped popcorn

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