Sweet potato

Kroger
91 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Vegetables
Summary

Sweet potatoes are a minimally processed whole food rich in essential nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. Their natural sugars are balanced by fiber, making them a healthy carbohydrate choice. The simplicity and nutritional value of sweet potatoes contribute to a high health rating. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Sweet Potato
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Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-dense whole food rich in vitamins and minerals. They provide a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. The natural sugars in sweet potatoes are balanced by their fiber content, making them a healthy carbohydrate choice.

Benefits

Rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, supporting vision and immune health. Contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation and promote gut health.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is Sweet potato healthy?

Sweet potato scores 91/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Sweet potatoes are a minimally processed whole food rich in essential nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.

How processed is Sweet potato?

Sweet potato is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sweet potato's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sweet Potato counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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