Question 1

Are unsalted sweet potato chips actually healthy?

Accepted Answer

No, as they are high in energy density, at 151 kcal, 16 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g fiber, and 9.2 g fat (0.8 g saturated fat). Eating food with higher dietary energy density can lead to 0.3 to 0.6kg greater weight gain annually.

Question 2

Does unsalted sweet potato chips raise blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Due to the 16g carbohydrates per serving, and only 2.5g of fiber, unsalted sweet potato chips is considered to be rapidly absorbable, meaning they are more likely to cause blood sugar spikes. Consuming foods with higher glycemic load are associated with a 27% risk of type 2 diabetes, so even though the unsalted sweet potato chips has 9.2g of fat which may slow gastric emptying, the glycemic impact is not substantially reduced.

Question 3

Can type 2 diabetics eat sweet potato chips unsalted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it is not recommended as each serving has 151 kcal and 16 g carbohydrates with limited fiber (2.5 g). This can strongly impact glycemic control, especially in patients with type 2 diabetes. Increasing Increasing dietary fiber intake by 15 g/day has been shown to reduce HbA1c by ~0.5%, but with the lack of fiber in sweet potato chips, it is not recommended to be consumed by those with type 2 diabetes.

Question 4

Are sweet potato chips ok for high blood pressure if unsalted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With only around 10mg sodium per serving, the amount of sodium in the chips is considered to be negligible. However, with 9.2g of fat and 151 kcal, these may indirectly affect blood pressure.

Question 5

Are unsalted sweet potato chips good for cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

No. They have only 9.2 g fat (0.8 g saturated fat) and only 2.5 g fiber, which limits how much LDL cholesterol can be lowered. 5-10g of soluble fiber will be able to reduce 5-10% of LDL cholesterol, which the chips only contribute minimally towards.

Food	Unit	Calories	Carbs	Protein	Fat
	1 package	90 Cal	13.25 g	1.43 g	3.5 g

Food	Unit	Calories	Carbs	Protein	Fat
	1 package	90 Cal	13.25 g	1.43 g	3.5 g

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