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Checkers/Rally's Seasoned Fries, Sweet Potato 22 oz
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Checkers/Rally's Seasoned Fries, Sweet Potato 22 oz

Checkers/Rally's
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Checkers/Rally's Seasoned Fries, Sweet Potato (22 oz) arrives in the frozen aisle, tucked with other fries, tater tots and frozen appetizers near household brands and convenience-focused private labels. The bag-style packaging is brightly printed with brand logos and photos of crinkled orange fries, suggesting an easy, craveable side dish. Shoppers pick this up for quick weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, weekend brunch sides or to supplement late-night, convenience-oriented meals — it reads as a store-bought stand-in for fast-food fries. Brand positioning leans on Checkers/Rally’s drive-thru heritage: youthful, value-driven, and indulgent, aimed at teens, college students, busy parents and fans of nostalgic fast-food flavors rather than health-focused shoppers. Labeling emphasizes “seasoned” and the sweet potato ingredient, which can create a natural or wholesome halo, but the package includes no organic certification and lists multiple texturizers and flavor enhancers. In plain terms, this is a processed frozen side: sweet potatoes are combined with modified starches, dried yeast, flavorings and gums, then par-fried and frozen for shelf-stable convenience. Sensory experience is a contrast of textures — a seasoned, slightly crisp exterior with a soft, orange-fleshed interior; the seasoning mix gives sweet-savory notes with a hint of umami from added MSG and a slight salty tang. Typical use is straightforward: oven-bake or air-fry the bagged fries, serve in a paper bowl or on a plate alongside burgers or dipping sauces, making it part of a casual communal ritual at home or at parties.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 7
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars3g6%
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

Sweet, Potatoes,, Modified, Food, Starch, (Corn,, Tapioca),, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, High, Oleic, Canola,, Canola,, Sunflower),, Cane, Sugar,, Dextrin,, Rice, Flour,, Corn, Starch,, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Salt,, Spices, (Including, Celery),, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate, (to, Promote, Color, Retention),, Dried, Yeast,, Spice, and, Coloring,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starches, dextrin, MSG, emulsifiers and stabilizers) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Checkers/Rally's Seasoned Fries, Sweet Potato 22 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These sweet potato fries have a decent balance of flavors and are a fun side dish, but they're also processed and contain added sugars and oils. If you're looking for a treat or a quick side, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you pair them with something nutrient-dense.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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