Melinjo chips
Medium GI
GL 36 per 100 g
- Contains some protein
- High in saturated fat
Melinjo chips has a glycemic index of 65, higher than plain Potato Snack Chips (56).
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 2 per 100 g Baked kale chips provide a similar crunchy texture to Melinjo chips but with a significantly lower GL of 2 compared to 36, leading to a much smaller blood sugar impact.
Baked kale chips - GL 3.2 per 100 g Almonds offer a satisfying crunch and healthy fats that help stabilize blood sugar, with a GL of 1 compared to the high GL of 36 in Melinjo chips.
Almonds - GL 17.4 per 100 g Roasted chickpeas provide a savory, crunchy snack alternative with a much lower GL of 8, helping to prevent the sharp glucose spikes associated with Melinjo chips.
Roasted chickpea snack - GL 1 per 100 g Pumpkin seeds are a nutrient-dense, low-glycemic snack (GL 1) that serves as a much steadier alternative to the high-glycemic Melinjo chips.
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Forms of Potato Snack Chips
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Saturated | 14 g |
| Unsaturated | 16 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
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Why this score?
- Contains some protein
- Provides energy
- High in saturated fat
- High sodium content
- High glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Melinjo chips?
Melinjo chips has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 36 per 100 g.
Is Melinjo chips good for people with insulin resistance?
Melinjo chips has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Baked kale chips.
Which form of Potato Snack Chips has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Potato Snack Chips in this database, Grain free chips has the lowest glycemic load (27 per 100 g).
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