Sprouts Straight Cut Sweet Potato Fries
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low Sodium
- Meaningful Fiber
- Low Saturated Fat
Verdict
Sprouts Straight Cut Sweet Potato Fries are a frozen vegetable side intended for quick heating in an oven or air fryer. Their main strength is the low sodium content, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, they provide a convenient way to add a vegetable component to a meal.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with a side of vegan garlic aioli or serve them alongside a plant-based burger and a fresh salad.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a balanced profile with a helpful amount of fiber and minimal saturated fat. Calories are modest for a frozen fry, and the salt levels are notably lower than many similar options.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 7g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 8% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of sweet potatoes and vegetable oil. A small addition of batter—made from potato and corn starches, leavening agents, and paprika—is used to achieve a crispier texture, which introduces more refined components into the formula.
Ingredients
SWEET POTATOES 90%, VEGETABLE OIL 6% (SUNFLOWER OR SOYBEAN)*, BATTER 4% (POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, SALT, DEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN TWO PERCENT OF LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA (COLOR)).
