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Trader Joe's Balsamic Rosemary Steak Beef Tips: Longevity analysis
Quick answer
Occasional Choice
Trader Joe's balsamic rosemary steak beef tips received a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 (occasional choice). Lean protein with olive oil and rosemary, but added sugars, caramel color, and moderate sodium lower the overall alignment. Strengths include good protein (21g) per 4oz serving, short ingredient list with olive oil and herbs, and low saturated fat for a beef product, while main considerations include added sugar from grape juice, brown sugar, and sugar, caramel color and soy sauce add processing, and moderate sodium (310mg) and cornstarch thickener.
Longevity Score 72/100
What helped the score?
- Good protein (21g) per 4oz serving
- Short ingredient list with olive oil and herbs
- Low saturated fat for a beef product
What held the score back?
- Added sugar from grape juice, brown sugar, and sugar
- Caramel color and soy sauce add processing
- Moderate sodium (310mg) and cornstarch thickener
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Balsamic Rosemary Steak Beef Tips
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Meats And Their Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00261152515471- Serving size
- 113.3981 g (4oz)
- 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
Trader Joe's
Balsamic Rosemary Steak Beef Tips
KarbCoach Recommendation
Occasional Choice
Lean protein with olive oil and rosemary, but added sugars, caramel color, and moderate sodium lower the overall alignment.
What Stands Out
High Protein
21g protein
42% DVLow Fiber
0g fiber
0% DVHigh Sat. Fat
4.5g saturated fat
23% DVArtificial Colors
caramel color
Real Beef
Primary protein source
Added Sweetener
grape juice concentrate
Whole Foods
beef, extra virgin olive oil
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Key Positives
- Good protein (21g) per 4oz serving
- Short ingredient list with olive oil and herbs
- Low saturated fat for a beef product
Key Concerns
- Added sugar from grape juice, brown sugar, and sugar
- Caramel color and soy sauce add processing
- Moderate sodium (310mg) and cornstarch thickener
Ingredient Signals
Primary protein
Whole-food ingredients
Processing signals
Additives
Artificial colors
Added sweeteners
Other sweeteners
Ingredients
Ingredient list
BEEF, BALSAMIC VINEGAR, RED WINE VINEGAR, GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT), ROSEMARY, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, PARSLEY, MUSHROOM, GARLIC, CORNSTARCH, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, VINEGAR POWDER, NATURAL ROSEMARY FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Macronutrients
Calories
220
11% DVTotal Carbs
6g
2% DVProtein
21g
42% DVSaturated Fat
4.5g
23% DVFiber
0g
0% DVNet Carbs
6g
2% DVSugar
5g
Added Sugar
4g
8% DVTotal Fat
5g
6% DVSodium
310mg
13% DVUnsaturated Fat
0.5g
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition at a Glance
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | 11% DV |
| Total Carbs | 6g | 2% DV |
| Protein | 21g | 42% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% DV |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% DV |
| Net Carbs | 6g | 2% DV |
| Sugar | 5g | — |
| Added Sugar | 4g | 8% DV |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% DV |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% DV |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0.5g | — |
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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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: Higher saturated fat (4.5g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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", "brown 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 signals (grape juice concentrate, brown sugar)
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", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (6g)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (21g)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High protein (21g)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "beef". 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 "beef". 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 "beef". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "beef". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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 (grape juice concentrate, brown 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: Sweetener signals (grape juice concentrate, brown 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: Sweetener signals (grape juice concentrate, brown 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: Whole-food signals (beef, extra virgin olive oil)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "extra virgin olive". See ingredients for details.)
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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 Balsamic Rosemary Steak Beef Tips 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?
Trader Joe's Balsamic Rosemary Steak Beef Tips shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Balsamic Rosemary Steak Beef Tips: 4g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include grape juice concentrate, brown sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein (21g) per 4oz serving; Short ingredient list with olive oil and herbs; Low saturated fat for a beef product.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugar from grape juice, brown sugar, and sugar; Caramel color and soy sauce add processing; Moderate sodium (310mg) and cornstarch thickener.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same meat & poultry 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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