Vegetables based foods
Bruce's Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes In Syrup
166 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 52
Bruce's Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes In Syrup scores 52 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes In Syrup
Ingredients
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5.4 g / 100 g minus 3 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 48 = 52
Can’t score above 79. Contains corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 72 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5 g |
| Sugars | 5.4 g |
| Added sugars | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (166 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
SWEET POTATOES, WATER, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR.
Allergens and diets
May contain: Peanuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu