Sweet Potato Sticks

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Is Sweet Potato Sticks healthy?

Sweet Potato Sticks scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product contains sweet potatoes, which are a nutritious whole food rich in vitamins and fiber.

How processed is Sweet Potato Sticks?

Sweet Potato Sticks is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sweet Potato Sticks' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sweet Potatoes, Sea Salt count in its favor; Canola Oil, Safflower Oil, Sunflower Oil are flagged as ingredients 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 Sticks

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60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Aldi
Category Vegetables
Summary

The product contains sweet potatoes, which are a nutritious whole food rich in vitamins and fiber. However, the use of canola, safflower, or sunflower oil introduces high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation. The processing level and presence of these oils limit the healthiness of the product despite its beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 5

Sweet Potatoes
Very Good

A wholesome root vegetable rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins like beta-carotene.

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Sea Salt
Good

An unrefined mineral salt that provides essential sodium and trace minerals with minimal processing.

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Canola Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Safflower Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil rich in omega-6 fats, lacking the beneficial properties of cold-pressed oils.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

A refined seed oil high in polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids and prone to oxidation during high-heat processing.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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