Frozen potato fries
365 Whole Foods Market Straight Cut Fries No Salt Added
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 77
365 Whole Foods Market Straight Cut Fries No Salt Added scores 77 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 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Sodium acid pyrophosphate: 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. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better fries and frozen potatoes
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Classic Sea Salt House-Cut Fries Jesse & Ben's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Crinkle Cut Fries Field Day · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No sodium acid pyrophosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Roasted & Ready Baby Golden Potatoes with Himalayan Salt Alexia · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries Cascadian Farm · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No sodium acid pyrophosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Potato Tots Roots Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Straight Cut Fries No Salt Added
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 23 = 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 122 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 13 pieces (82 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
potatoes, expeller pressed sunflower seed oil, sodium acid pyrophosphate (to promote color retention).
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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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“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
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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