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Sweet Potatoes

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Common questions

Is Sweet Potatoes healthy?

Sweet Potatoes scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains sweet potatoes, which are nutrient-dense and provide dietary fiber and antioxidants.

How processed is Sweet Potatoes?

Sweet Potatoes is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sweet Potatoes' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sweet Potatoes, Egg Whites, Sea Salt count in its favor; Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Brown Sugar 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 Potatoes

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60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

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

This product contains sweet potatoes, which are nutrient-dense and provide dietary fiber and antioxidants. However, the inclusion of expeller pressed canola oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. The product is processed, which limits its score, despite the presence of beneficial ingredients like egg whites and arrowroot powder.

Key ingredients 7

Egg Whites
Very Good

Minimally processed whole-food ingredient.

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Sweet Potatoes
Good

Sweet potatoes are a nutritious root vegetable rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, supporting overall health.

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Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt provides essential minerals and enhances flavor without added chemicals.

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Potato Flakes
Neutral

Potato flakes are processed potato products that provide carbohydrates but lack significant nutrients.

Arrowroot Powder
Neutral

Arrowroot powder is a natural thickening agent with minimal nutritional impact, used for texture.

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Brown Sugar
Bad

Brown sugar is a refined sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits and can contribute to blood sugar spikes.

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Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
Very Bad

This oil is highly processed and contains unhealthy fats, which can negatively impact heart health when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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