Canned vegetables
Princella Cut sweet potatoes
39.25 oz/2.45 lb/1.11 kg
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 73
Princella Cut sweet potatoes scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Sugars 5.6 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Cut sweet potatoes
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 49 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.7 g |
| Sugars | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.667 cup (162 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Sweet potatoes, water, calcium chloride, stevia leaf extract.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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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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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org