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McCain Smiles

22 oz/624 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains seed oils
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Why it scores 77

McCain Smiles scores 77 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. Vegetable oil (unspecified): High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
  3. Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging

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

Better fries and frozen potatoes

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

Smiles

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Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil (unspecified)
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Canola oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Soybean oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Cottonseed oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [5]
subtotal−12

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [6]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [7]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [8]
  • Energy 190 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [9]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 77Good

100 − 23 = 77

GTIN 00072714002229 · 2026-04-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy190 kcal
Fat9.5 g
Saturated fat1.2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates26.2 g
Sugars1.2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber2.4 g
Protein2.4 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 5 pieces (84 g)

Ingredients

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

POTATOES, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING OILS: CANOLA, SOYBEAN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER, CORN). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF POTATO STARCH, SEA SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE ADDED TO MAINTAIN COLOR.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy

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

Always check the package: recipes change.

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. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  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