snacks

Popcorn

Medium
65
Glycemic Index
7
Glycemic Load
5/10
Risk Score

Why it affects your blood sugar

Starch content and quick digestion.

Best when

Air-popped with minimal butter.

Avoid when

Microwave popcorn with heavy butter and salt.

Recommended pairings

Light butterParmesanHerbsNutritional yeast

Better alternatives

Dark Chocolate
GI: 23GL: 4
Low
Almonds
GI: 0GL: 0
Low
Potato Chips
GI: 56GL: 12
High

Nutrition per Serving

Serving size: 3 cups (24g)

Calories93
Carbohydrates19g
Protein3g
Fat1g

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