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etrautmann01/18/20252 repliesview on HN

Potatoes have almost double the glycemic index of a banana, meaning that the impact on metabolism and insulin production is greater and faster.


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hollerith01/18/2025

True, but just because fructose has a low GI doesn't make it good for you.

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nelup2001/18/2025

Afaik if you cool the potatoes down to get resistant starch, the GI should be similar to a banana