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The label on Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries promises a savory punch, and the ingredients list—degermed yellow cornmeal, potato flour, and vegetable oil—suggests a crispy, almost snackable texture rather than a pure potato fry. With 3g of sugar per 100g, it's a touch sweeter than the others, which might surprise you. I imagine tossing a bag into my gym bag for a post-workout treat, but the maltodextrin could be a gut trigger for some people. The trade-off is clear: you get that bold, seasoned taste, but it's not the clean, simple potato experience of others. It's a fun indulgence, but maybe not an everyday staple.

Extra-Crispy French Fries are a bit of a mystery on the label, simply stating 'Ingredients updating...' which is unsettling for a label-reader like me. However, the stellar 9.9 score and low 1g sugar give me hope. I picture these as the ultimate late-night companion, straight from the air fryer to satisfy that salty craving without a sugar spike. The lack of ingredient transparency is the major trade-off here; you have to trust the brand's promise of quality. If the oil blend is clean, these could be a freezer staple, but I'm wary of what 'updating' might hide. Proceed with caution, but the numbers look tempting.

Straight Cut French Fries Restaurant-Style lists POTATOES and SUNFLOWER OIL, which sounds clean and simple. The inclusion of DEXTROSE (a sugar) and PYROPHOSPHATE is the trade-off; the former helps browning, the latter keeps the color 'natural,' but purists might balk. With only 1g sugar, it's diet-friendly. I can see these being the perfect office lunch side—crispy outside, fluffy inside, and easy to share. They tick the 'real potato' box that many frozen fries miss. Just be aware that the texture might be slightly different due to the pyrophosphate, and it's not a totally unprocessed product, but it's a solid choice for a classic fry.

Steak cut french fries stand out with an organic ingredients list: Organic potatoes, organic canola oil, and organic apple juice concentrate for browning. It's a relief to see no mystery chemicals, though the apple juice concentrate adds a whisper of sweetness (still only 1g sugar total). The trade-off is likely the price point—organic usually costs more—and the texture might be less 'crispy' than oil-battered rivals. I'd stash these in the office freezer for a quick, guilt-free side. For someone like me, watching the budget but wanting clean eating, these are a solid compromise. They feel wholesome, even before cooking.

Seasoned Curly Fries use a blend of POTATOES and VEGETABLE OIL, plus ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR. That flour is the trade-off: it creates that signature curly crunch, but it's not a pure potato product (gluten alert!). With 1g sugar, it's surprisingly diet-friendly for a seasoned item. I imagine grabbing a bag for a movie night; the seasoning clings to the ridges, offering a salty, savory kick. The texture is the star here—crispy, substantial, and fun. However, if you're strictly low-carb or gluten-sensitive, this is a hard pass. It's a hybrid fry, offering great mouthfeel but a less 'clean' ingredient deck.