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Trader Joe's Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix: Longevity analysis
Quick answer
Special Occasion Choice
Trader Joe's autumn harvest sweet & salty snack mix received a Longevity Score of 40 out of 100 (special occasion choice). Processed snack with high sugar and additives. Strengths include some fiber and nuts and seeds, while main considerations include high added sugar, artificial processing aids, and seed oils.
Longevity Score 40/100
What helped the score?
- Contains some fiber
- Includes nuts and seeds
What held the score back?
- High added sugar
- Contains artificial processing aids
- Includes seed oils
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Chips, Crackers & Crunchy Bites
- GTIN / UPC
00000000849043- Serving size
- 36 g (1/2 cup (36g))
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Food Quality Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Trader Joe's
Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix
KarbCoach Recommendation
Special Occasion Choice
Processed snack with high sugar and additives.
What Stands Out
Low Fiber
2g fiber
7% DVRefined Grains
enriched flour
Artificial Colors
paprika oleoresin
Added Sweetener
sugar
Contains Seed Oils
soybean oil
Whole Foods
flax seeds, pink lady apples
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Key Positives
- Contains some fiber
- Includes nuts and seeds
Key Concerns
- High added sugar
- Contains artificial processing aids
- Includes seed oils
- Processed snack ingredients
Ingredient Signals
Whole-food ingredients
Processing signals
Additives
Seed oils
Artificial colors
Added sweeteners
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Pretzel Nuggets (Unbleached Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil, Sodium Hydroxide [Processing Aid]), Candy Coated Pretzels (Candy Coating [Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin {Emulsifier}, Natural Flavor, Salt, Paprika Oleoresin {Color}], Pretzels [Unbleached Enriched Flour {Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil, Sodium Hydroxide {Processing Aid}], Nonpareils [Sugar, Cornstarch, Maltodextrin, Lemon Juice, Color Added {Turmeric, Vegetable Juice}, Carnauba Wax]), Corn Chips With Flax Seeds (Yellow Corn Masa [Yellow Corn Meal, Trace Of Lime], Flax Seeds, Soybean Oil, Salt), Dark Chocolatey Drizzled Caramel Popcorn (Caramel Popcorn [Corn Syrup, Popcorn, Sugar, Molasses, Sunflower Oil, Baking Soda, Salt, Soy Lecithin {Emulsifier}, Natural Flavor], Dark Chocolatey Drizzle [Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin {Emulsifier}, Salt]), Mini Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Semi Sweet Chocolate [Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate Processed With Alkali, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin {Emulsifier}, Natural Vanilla Flavor], Peanut Butter [Peanuts], Sugar, Lactose, Palm Kernel Oil, Salt, Palm Oil, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier]), Pink Lady Apple Chips (Pink Lady Apples, Canola Oil, Tapioca Syrup, Sugar, Cinnamon, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid [Acidifier]).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Macronutrients
Calories
170
9% DVTotal Carbs
25g
9% DVProtein
3g
6% DVSaturated Fat
3.5g
18% DVFiber
2g
7% DVNet Carbs
23g
8% DVSugar
9g
Added Sugar
9g
18% DVTotal Fat
7g
9% DVSodium
290mg
13% DVUnsaturated Fat
3.5g
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition at a Glance
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 | 9% DV |
| Total Carbs | 25g | 9% DV |
| Protein | 3g | 6% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% DV |
| Fiber | 2g | 7% DV |
| Net Carbs | 23g | 8% DV |
| Sugar | 9g | — |
| Added Sugar | 9g | 18% DV |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% DV |
| Sodium | 290mg | 13% DV |
| Unsaturated Fat | 3.5g | — |
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Amounts are per labeled serving from source data. Check the package for the final values.
Longevity scores estimate how this product’s nutrition and ingredient profile fit longer-term eating patterns. Formulations can vary — check the package label. Not medical advice. Some nutrient values may be estimated when the label is incomplete.
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: Higher sugar (9g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (3g)
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: Higher sugar (9g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (25g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
MixedAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Lower protein (3g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (3g)
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 "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "lactose". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "lactose". 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: Higher net carbs (23g)
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: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (23g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener signals (sugar, corn syrup)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Sweetener signals (sugar, corn syrup)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Sweetener signals (sugar, corn syrup)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel". 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 "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Longevity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Longevity analysis
What the Longevity analysis evaluates
The Longevity analysis looks at how a food fits broader dietary patterns over time. It combines nutritional composition with processing and ingredient-quality considerations, including ideas that originated in Meal Power Points and Food Integrity. The Longevity Score summarizes that wider picture on a 0–100 scale. It is educational context for packaged foods, not medical advice and not a guarantee of health outcomes.
Nutrients, balance, processing, and ingredients
Nutritional composition matters: protein, fiber, carbohydrates, glucose-related characteristics, fats, sodium, and micronutrients all influence how a food may support or challenge different dietary goals. Processing level and ingredient quality still count, because formulation can change the practical meaning of an otherwise tidy nutrient panel. Longevity treats those dimensions together rather than as a single nutrient number.
Who may prioritize Longevity
People following low-carbohydrate, keto-style, high-protein, glucose-conscious, or longevity-focused eating patterns often start with the Longevity analysis. It is also useful when you want one place that connects macros and micros with how processed the food is and how the ingredient list reads. The Longevity Score is designed for that broader comparison across products.
How Longevity differs from Food Integrity
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. A strong nutritional profile may still deserve closer Food Integrity review when additives, oils, sweeteners, or processing level raise questions the nutrient panel does not answer on its own.
Why the analyses overlap—and why to review both
The overlap is intentional. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, while Food Integrity remains separately useful for deeper formulation detail. The two views are meant to complement each other, not cancel each other out. Some people reasonably prioritize one analysis based on their goals; reviewing both can reveal tradeoffs that one score alone may not show.
Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Trader Joe's Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix: 9g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some fiber; Includes nuts and seeds.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Contains artificial processing aids; Includes seed oils.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same chips, crackers & crunchy bites differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality 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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