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Saffron Road Vegetable Pad Thai With Rice Noodles Handcrafted Firm Tofu With Carrots, Scallions And Peanuts In A Thai-Style Peanut Sauce: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Saffron Road vegetable pad thai with rice noodles handcrafted firm tofu with carrots, scallions and peanuts in a thai-style peanut sauce received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly straightforward prepared meal with a short, recognizable ingredient list built around rice noodles, tofu, peanuts, and a simple peanut sauce. The main points to watch are the added cane sugar and sunflower oil, which are common but modest refinements. It reads as a reasonable occasional meal rather than a heavily engineered product. Main considerations include raw cane sugar in the sauce, expeller pressed sunflower oil, and multiple concentrated juices. Simpler options: Choose a version with less added sugar; look for a sauce built on peanut butter and tamari with fewer oils.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Raw cane sugar in the sauce
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil
- Multiple concentrated juices
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a version with less added sugar
- Look for a sauce built on peanut butter and tamari with fewer oils
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Saffron Road Vegetable Pad Thai With Rice Noodles Handcrafted Firm Tofu With Carrots, Scallions And Peanuts In A Thai-Style Peanut Sauce
- Brand
- Saffron Road
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00857063002010- Serving size
- 283 g (10 oz)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Vegetable Pad Thai With Rice Noodles Handcrafted Firm Tofu With Carrots, Scallions And Peanuts In A Thai-Style Peanut Sauce
Saffron Road
High integrity
Warning Signs
Expeller pressed sunflower oil and raw cane sugar are the most refined inputs here, though both sit low in the list.
Consider This
Vinegar and tamari are fairly ordinary condiments, so this reads closer to a home sauce than a formula, but the rice noodles and tofu are the only real starches and proteins.
Good Substitutes
Make a pad thai at home with rice noodles, fresh tofu, peanut butter, tamari, lime, and garlic to control sugar and oil.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly straightforward prepared meal with a short, recognizable ingredient list built around rice noodles, tofu, peanuts, and a simple peanut sauce. The main points to watch are the added cane sugar and sunflower oil, which are common but modest refinements. It reads as a reasonable occasional meal rather than a heavily engineered product.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Raw cane sugar in the sauce
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil
- Multiple concentrated juices
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Raw cane sugar — Added sweetener
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil — Refined seed oil
Highest concern ingredients
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil.
- Raw cane sugar (4/10) — Added sweetener in the sauce.
Better choice tips
- Choose a version with less added sugar.
- Look for a sauce built on peanut butter and tamari with fewer oils.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
RICE NOODLES: WATER, NOODLES (RICE, WATER). SAUCE: WATER, RAW CANE SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS), TOMATOES, NON-GMO GLUTEN FREE REDUCED SODIUM TAMARI (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT), VINEGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL, CELERY, ONIONS, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, GARLIC, RED CHILI PEPPER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE. NON-GMO TOFU: WATER, SOYBEANS, CALCIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE. GARNISH: CARROTS, SCALLIONS, DRY ROASTED PEANUTS.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Expeller pressed sunflower oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Seed oils are commonly flagged for refinement.
Additional note
Refined seed oil, present in small amount.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Raw cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar contributes sweetness to the sauce.
Additional note
Less refined than white sugar but still added sweetener.
Family watchlist
Added sweetener.
Rice noodlesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Simple starch with no added helpers listed.
Additional note
Rice and water, a simple refined grain noodle.
Noodles (rice, water)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Simple refined grain component.
Additional note
Rice and water noodle component.
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Non-GMO gluten free reduced sodium tamari (water, soybeans, salt)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional condiment with recognizable ingredients.
Additional note
Fermented soy sauce style condiment with salt.
Lime juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated juice is common and simple.
Additional note
Concentrated fruit juice for acidity and flavor.
Lemon juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated juice is common and simple.
Additional note
Concentrated fruit juice for acidity.
Non-GMO tofu (water, soybeans, calcium sulfate, calcium chloride)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional tofu with minimal coagulants.
Additional note
Soybean tofu set with calcium salts.
Peanut butter (peanuts)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Peanut butter from peanuts is a simple processed food.
Additional note
Ground peanuts, a category-normal processed food.
VinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Category-normal pantry ingredient.
Additional note
Standard fermented acidic condiment.
Dry roasted peanutsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple roasted nut.
Additional note
Roasted peanuts, category-normal processing.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No meaningful integrity concern.
Additional note
Plain water used as a base.
TomatoesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole vegetable ingredient.
CeleryConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
OnionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole aromatic.
Red chili pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole spice vegetable.
CarrotsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole vegetable garnish.
ScallionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole vegetable garnish.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or refined a formula appears. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tofu", "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tofu", "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tofu", "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "noodle", "rice", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "noodle", "rice", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Raw cane sugar)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Raw cane sugar)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Raw cane sugar)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "garlic". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "rice", "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Saffron Road Vegetable Pad Thai With Rice Noodles Handcrafted Firm Tofu With Carrots, Scallions And Peanuts In A Thai-Style Peanut Sauce highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Saffron Road Vegetable Pad Thai With Rice Noodles Handcrafted Firm Tofu With Carrots, Scallions And Peanuts In A Thai-Style Peanut Sauce shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Saffron Road Vegetable Pad Thai With Rice Noodles Handcrafted Firm Tofu With Carrots, Scallions And Peanuts In A Thai-Style Peanut Sauce: 15g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include raw cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Firm tofu provides plant protein; Carrots, scallions, and peanuts add whole-food content; Short, recognizable ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added cane sugar in sauce, about 18g per serving; Sodium near 600mg per serving; Refined rice noodles with low fiber.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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