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Bruce Cut Yams Zero Sugar
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Bruce Cut Yams Zero Sugar

Bruce's
29 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bruce Cut Yams Zero Sugar is a 29-ounce canned sweet potato product that reads like a piece of pantry-ready Southern heritage: a family-owned brand, “Real Southern style,” and a nod to tradition on its label. In a typical grocery store you’d find it on the canned vegetables aisle alongside other canned yams, sweet potato pie fillings, and holiday sides; it also sits near baking staples and shelf-stable goods in endcaps during the holidays. Shoppers reach for it on big-meal trips—Thanksgiving or holiday dinners—but also when stocking up for weather prep or looking for quick weeknight sides. The brand positions itself as comfortingly traditional and down-home, aimed at families who want an easy Southern-style side without the fuss; marketing leans into nostalgia, convenience, and a heritage story rather than artisan or organic cues. The can art highlights “Splenda” and “Zero Sugar,” and the front claims “all natural” and “no additives or preservatives,” creating a light health halo, though there’s no organic certification displayed. In plain processing terms, the product is a canned, cooked sweet potato prepared with added ingredients: water, a firming agent (calcium chloride), and a non-nutritive sweetener (sucralose). Sensory-wise, the yams are tender and moist from the packing liquid, soft-sliced and easy to mash or spoon onto a plate; the can invites a simple ritual—open, heat, and serve—making it convenient for casseroles, stovetop glazing, or a quick comfort side. Packaging is utilitarian metal canning, designed for long shelf life and easy storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cut, Sweet, Potatoes,, Water,, Calcium, Chloride, (as, Firming, Agent), and, Sweetener,, Sucralose, (Splenda, Brand)..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product contains industrial additives (calcium chloride) and a non-nutritive sweetener (sucralose) and is a ready-to-eat canned formulation, consistent with NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed) classification.

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Common Questions about Bruce Cut Yams Zero Sugar

The term 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! Bruce Cut Yams are low in calories and free from added sugars, making them a decent option for those looking to cut down on sugar. They do contain some artificial sweeteners, which some people prefer to avoid, so it's all about balancing what works best for your personal dietary needs.

Perfect For

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