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We Garcia Sweet potato crackers
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Plain salty snacks

We Garcia Sweet potato crackers

5.5 oz

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains seed oils
  • Certified organic
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

We Garcia Sweet potato crackers scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
  3. Sugars 7.1 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong

Capped at 79: High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Sweet potato crackers

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Ingredients

  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [5]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 7.1 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some sugar. [6]
  • Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [7]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [8]
  • Energy 536 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [9]
  • Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [9]
subtotal−6
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]

GTIN 00036593110192 · 2026-09-17

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy536 kcal
Fat28.6 g
Saturated fat3.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates64.3 g
Sugars7.1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber7.1 g
Protein7.1 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 28g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Organic Corn Masa Flour, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Sweet Potato Powder, Organic Flaxseeds, Organic Poppy Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Sea Salt.

Allergens and diets

May contain: Milk, Soy, Sesame

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest plain salty snacks in the US

Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  7. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  8. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  9. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  10. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  11. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 30, 2018 · Law

    eur-lex.europa.eu