Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro

Trader Joe's
Contains seed oils
18 Poor

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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Chips & Salty Snacks
Summary

This product is a packaged snack made from root vegetables but is fried in industrial seed oils, which are linked to inflammation and health concerns. The use of canola, safflower, or sunflower oil significantly impacts its health rating despite the presence of nutritious ingredients like sweet potato and taro. Additionally, the product is ultra-processed, which further limits its score. It is labeled as a sweet potato, cassava and taro chip mix.

Key ingredients 8

Canola Oil
Very Bad

Canola oil is highly processed and often contains trans fats or unhealthy fats, which are less desirable in a healthy diet.

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Safflower Oil
Very Bad

Safflower oil is highly processed and may contain unhealthy fats, making it less ideal for health-conscious consumers.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is often refined and may contain trans fats or omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation.

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Sweet Potato
Good

Sweet potato is a nutritious root vegetable rich in vitamins and fiber, making it a healthy choice in snacks.

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Taro
Good

Taro provides essential nutrients and dietary fiber, contributing to a balanced diet.

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Batata
Good

Batata, another root vegetable, offers vitamins and minerals that support overall health.

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Parsnip
Good

Parsnip is a root vegetable high in fiber and nutrients, adding nutritional value to the product.

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Sea Salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro

Common questions

Is Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro healthy?

Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro scores 18/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is a packaged snack made from root vegetables but is fried in industrial seed oils, which are linked to inflammation and health concerns.

Does Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro?

Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro compare to other chips & salty snacks?

Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro ranks #59 of 129 chips & salty snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Khloud Protein Popcorn at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Trader Joe's Vegetable Root Chips Sweet Potato, Cassava & Taro's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sweet Potato, Taro, Batata 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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