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Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2

Common questions

Is Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 healthy?

Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 scores 12/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 scored 12/100.

Does Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 as seed-oil free.

Has Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 been lab-tested?

Yes. Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 3 contaminants (including Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2?

Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

How does Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 compare to other baby food?

Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 ranks #38 of 45 baby food in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Square Baby Lil Beef Stew at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sweet Potatoes 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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Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2

Beech-Nut
Seed oil free Lab tested
12 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
Category Baby Food
Summary

Beech-Nut Classics Sweet Potatoes Stage 2 scored 12/100. Testing detected lead at 24.1 ppb — more than 2× the FDA 10 ppb action level for fruits and vegetables. Cadmium and arsenic were modest (3.4 and 2.8 ppb). Non-GMO single-ingredient sweet potato puree; sweet potatoes are known lead accumulators in certain soil profiles and Consumer Reports has repeatedly flagged this category.

Contaminants 3

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Lead
24.1 ppb
High

A high level of lead — a significant sourcing/quality concern relative to what clean supply chains achieve.

Independent third-party testing.

Cadmium
3.4 ppb
Trace

A trace amount of cadmium — within the range expected from normal soil uptake/processing and below our concern threshold.

Independent third-party testing.

Arsenic
2.8 ppb
Trace

A trace amount of arsenic — within the range expected from normal soil uptake/processing and below our concern threshold.

Independent third-party testing.

Key ingredients 1

Sweet Potatoes
Good

Single-ingredient puree — beta-carotene, vitamin A, fiber. Sweet potatoes naturally accumulate lead in certain soils.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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