Sweet potato

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Is Sweet potato healthy?

Sweet potato scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains organic sweet potatoes and avocado oil, which are beneficial ingredients providing nutrients and healthy fats.

How processed is Sweet potato?

Sweet potato is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sweet potato's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Sweet Potato Puree, Organic Sweet Potatoes, Organic Avocado Oil count in its favor; Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Sweet potato

Organics Biologique
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Vegetables
Summary

This product contains organic sweet potatoes and avocado oil, which are beneficial ingredients providing nutrients and healthy fats. However, the presence of organic high oleic sunflower oil, a processed seed oil, contributes to a lower score due to its potential inflammatory effects. The product is processed, which limits its maximum score despite the use of organic ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Organic Avocado Oil
Very Good

This oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, supporting heart health.

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Organic Sweet Potato Puree
Good

This ingredient is a natural source of vitamins and fiber, contributing to overall health and digestion.

Organic Sweet Potatoes
Good

Organic sweet potatoes provide complex carbohydrates and nutrients without synthetic pesticides.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is a neutral component in food products.

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Organic Potato Starch
Neutral

Used as a thickening agent, it has minimal nutritional impact and is generally neutral.

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Organic Corn Starch
Neutral

Corn starch is a common additive for texture, with no significant health benefits or risks.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

This oil is high in omega-9 fatty acids but is considered less healthy due to its high omega-6 content and processing methods.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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