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Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips

Common questions

Is Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips healthy?

Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips scores 40/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. ⚠️ Independent testing at UC Davis (2026) found the avocado oil in this product was not compositionally consistent with authentic avocado oil across two lots; the fatty-acid profile indicates dilution with cheaper seed oils.

How processed is Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips?

Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips compare to other salty snacks?

Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips ranks #30 of 118 salty snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Jesse & Ben's House-Cut Fries Tallow & Sea Salt at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sweet potatoes, Simple ingredients count in its favor; High-quality cooking 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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Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips

Jackson’s
40 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Salty Snacks
Summary

⚠️ Independent testing at UC Davis (2026) found the avocado oil in this product was not compositionally consistent with authentic avocado oil across two lots; the fatty-acid profile indicates dilution with cheaper seed oils. This product is a sweet potato chip cooked in high-quality oil, providing a cleaner fat profile and simpler ingredients than most conventional chip options.

Key ingredients 5

High-quality cooking oil

Authenticity testing (UC Davis, 2026 — doi 10.1016/j.afres.2026.102389) found this product's avocado oil not compositionally consistent with authentic avocado oil in both lots tested — the fatty-acid profile indicates dilution with cheaper seed oils, so the label's oil claim cannot be relied on.

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Added fat + sodium
Neutral

Snack food profile; calorie-dense.

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Acrylamides
Neutral

Naturally form in high-heat frying (common to most chips).

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Sweet potatoes
Good

Fiber, beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor).

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Simple ingredients
Good

Potatoes, oil, salt.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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