Hash Browns
Strong Roots Sweet Potato Hash Brown
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Strong Roots Sweet Potato Hash Brown scores 79 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
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- minus 2.5 points 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sweet Potato Hash Brown
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 133 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 2 hashbrowns (80 g)
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes
- Potatoes
- Canola Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Soybean Oil
- Carrots
- Onions
- Dried Potato
- Seasoning (Rice Flour, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Onion Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Chipotle Powder)
- Citrus Fiber
- Vegetable Concentrate (Paprika, Carrot)
Label text, as published
Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Canola Oil and/or Sunflower Oil and/or Soybean Oil, Carrots, Onions, Dried Potato, Seasoning (Rice Flour, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Onion Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Chipotle Powder), Citrus Fiber, Vegetable Concentrate (Paprika, Carrot).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- 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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“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
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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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“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