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Bruce Cut Yams Zero Sugar
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Bruce Cut Yams Zero Sugar

Bruce's
40 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bruce Cut Yams Zero Sugar arrives on grocery shelves as a familiar face in the canned vegetable aisle — typically stacked with other canned yams, sweet potatoes and holiday side dishes, often near canned fruits and the seasonal baking displays. Shoppers spot the 40 oz can for holiday shopping, weeknight convenience meals, or when stocking a pantry for storms and guests. The product fits occasions from holiday dinner prep to practical, diabetes-conscious grocery trips and quick weeknight sides. Bruce's positions itself as a classic, comfort-food brand with Southern roots; the ’Zero Sugar’ variant leans into health-conscious marketing, appealing to older adults, people managing blood sugar, and those who want traditional flavors with fewer sugars. Packaging and label cues create a light health halo: bold “Zero Sugar” and the Splenda® callout suggest a sugar-free option, though there’s no organic or “all-natural” certification — the label emphasizes familiarity more than premium wellness. Processing-wise, this is a canned, shelf-stable product with additives: water-packed sweet potato pieces, a firming agent (calcium chloride) and a non-nutritive sweetener (sucralose). Sensory details lean toward tender, soft-cut pieces that hold shape thanks to the firming agent; the texture is moist and spoonable rather than crisp, with a neutral-sweet profile mediated by sucralose rather than natural sugars. Rituals around use include heating and serving as a simple holiday side, mashing and seasoning for casseroles, or adding to savory dishes for ease and speed. Overall, it’s a convenient, heritage-branded pantry staple remade for shoppers seeking a lower-sugar twist on a classic comfort side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
Protein1g
* 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 not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is a shelf-stable canned yam formulation containing additives (calcium chloride) and a non-nutritive sweetener (sucralose), consistent with ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

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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

holiday-baking
storm-prep
weeknight-dinner

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