Why is Sweet Potato Hash Brown classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple industrial steps such as drying, flaking, adding refined oils, starches, rice flour and vegetable concentrates, which classify it as ultra‑processed even though no separate additives are listed on the label.

Is Sweet Potato Hash Brown suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and low‑sugar diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and contain no wheat or gluten, making the product vegan and gluten‑free, and its sugar content of 2.4 g per 100 g is considered low, though the moderate fat content should be taken into account.

How might the sugar and salt levels in Sweet Potato Hash Brown affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The modest sugar amount contributes to the total carbohydrate intake, so people with diabetes should include it in their carb counting, while the low salt level (0.4 g per 100 g) is generally acceptable for hypertension management, though overall daily sodium should still be monitored.

Strong Roots • 350 g

Sweet Potato Hash Brown

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Sweet Potato Hash Brown is a plant‑based hash brown that falls under the Cereals and potatoes and Potatoes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with moderate fat (8.5 g per 100 g), low saturated fat (1 g), low sugar (2.4 g), low salt (0.4 g), 160 kcal of energy, 1.9 g of fiber and 1.7 g of protein per 100 g. The product is vegan, gluten‑free and low in sugar and salt, but its higher fat content, ultra‑processed nature and modest protein and fiber levels are drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal196 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates17.2 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for cereals and potatoes, this hash brown contains more fat (8.5 g vs 6.3 g) and slightly more sugar (2.4 g vs 2.1 g), but far less salt (0.4 g vs 3.1 g), fewer calories (160 kcal vs 198 kcal), and lower protein, fiber and carbohydrate levels.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato (33%), Potato (32%), Sunflower Oil, Carrot, Onion (6%), Potato Flakes (5%), Dried Potato, Rice Flour, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Citrus Fibre, Spices (Black Pepper, Chipotle Chili Powder), Concentrate (Paprika, Carrot). Onion Powder.

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Strong Roots • 350 g

Sweet Potato Hash Brown

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal196 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates17.2 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

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