Fitness Romance SagaTasting! McCain Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries
April 22nd, 2010 • 22 Comments | Leave a Comment »
I must be a moron because I just don’t get it. My homemade kind doesn’t have Medium Chain Triglycerides and Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate in it. Why can’t McCain Sweet Potato Fries be uncomplicated and just contain the sweet potato?
But I needed to try McCain’s anyway because of that tragedy in the kitchen. Cook ‘em up for 20 minutes and eat. Yet it’s a good thing I didn’t waste precious time sharpening the claw-part of my teeth to chomp down. It would have been for nothing.
The sweet potato flavor is NOT bold, and prominent, and present. Like this visual over here. McCain’s sub par version of the sweet potato fry is watered down and faint.
But wait.
My greedy azz ate it anyway. And so did husband.
The fries are not so terrible that I can’t eat them. You just need to know that homemade sweet potato fries are the equivalent of this guy and McCain’s version is like this guy right here.
Big, big difference.
CRINKLE NOTES
- Price Paid: $3.00 for 16-ounce bag
- Serving Size: 3 ounces
- Calories: 160
- Fat Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 7g
- Sat. Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Carbs: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 7g
REACTIONS FROM THE TASTE TEST CREW
Health-hater Husband: I can barely taste the sweet potato. They crisp real nice, though.
Greedy Kid #1: Uh. No thanks.
Greedy Kid #2: You know I don’t want that.
Yum UP! to: The claw part of my teeth. I use it for special occasions.
Yuck Down to: Waiting 20 minutes for sub-par food.
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regina s April 22nd, 2010 at 22:23
i tried these but its ok. next time i am cutting up sweet potatoes hoping for better taste.
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Josie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
believe me, woman. You’ll be happy you cut ‘em up.
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Jessica @ How Sweet April 22nd, 2010 at 23:06
I prefer regular old sweet taters. However, I have to make about 4 at a time to satisfy my husband.
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Miz April 23rd, 2010 at 6:01
I swear Im not even into politics and I can not see the word McCain without thinking JOHN
for that reason alone Id pass
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JOdy - Fit at 52 Reply:
April 24th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I agree with Miz!
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Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman April 23rd, 2010 at 7:16
They look like carrots on that package. I’m not a big fan of frozen fries in general (I can never get them crispy enough) and I love homemade sweet potato ones too much to get these. I will, however, warn my husband of their yuckiness.
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Eunice April 23rd, 2010 at 9:44
Haha I kept thinking of John Mccain too! Hottie! Speaking of hotties, Beckham is fine as hellz, but once he talks its all over for me. Gotta keep him quiet. Oh and yea, I prefer making my own sweet potaters.
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Josie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
John McCain was a hottie back in 1952 (maybe).
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Greg:The Frozen Food Master April 23rd, 2010 at 10:09
Hmm. I like these. Not the best in the world (Alexia makes the best sweet potato fries) but not bad.Maybe its because I deep fried mine.
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Erin April 23rd, 2010 at 11:02
I’ve had these before. If you’re looking for a crisp and crunchy fry, they are decent enough. If you want true sweet potato goodness, make your own. Nuff said.
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amanda April 23rd, 2010 at 11:29
I normally just make my own “fries” in the oven. I use potatoes, butternut squash, etc. I just heard about doing that with eggplant too!!
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Josie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
eggplant fries? Or did I read that wrong?
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amanda Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
@Josie, yeah eggplant fries. One of my friends on FB says she took the eggplant and seasoned it and cut into fry shape. She said she has either baked it or even grilled it
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Erin April 23rd, 2010 at 13:20
I’m gonna have to try these! I wonder if the carbs are any different to reg fries…
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Lisa April 23rd, 2010 at 13:37
Yeah, homemade IS best, but once in awhile it would be nice if someone else would do the work!
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Kelly, The Glass Dragonfly April 23rd, 2010 at 13:40
I have a sweet potato in the cabinet, I need to make some fries! I’m still laughing at your visuals!! I am definitely going for a Beckham experience when ever I eat. Drink. Shower. Etc. : )
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Josie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
What was that? You want to shower with Beckham? This is NOT that kinda blog, woman.
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Sami April 23rd, 2010 at 14:51
I know what you mean. I ‘ve tried a variety of sp fries in bags! Alexia’s, McCain’s, and other generic brands. I’d just assume make them myself. They ALWAYS taste better!
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Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly April 23rd, 2010 at 19:00
I agree if we can make it taste good without the etxra crap why can’t they?!
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lisa April 23rd, 2010 at 21:53
ooh my mom just bought these- i agree, not too much going on with the sweet potato flavor, i did like that they werent too greasy (yet somehow still sneaked in 7 grams of fat per serving!?!)
i like Alexia’s sweet potato fries better. now THOSE are goooooood
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KC June 14th, 2010 at 18:39
I’ll try em cuz I love JOHN MCCAIN…. wish her were my president!!!!!!!
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Senna Reply:
February 27th, 2011 at 1:53 am
@KC, Silly..
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