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Is Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken healthy?

BBQ Teriyaki Chicken

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

82/100

Food Integrity Score

80/100

Enjoy in Moderation

Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.

Quick answer

Enjoy in Moderation

Trader Joe's bbq teriyaki chicken is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 82 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 80 out of 100. Lean chicken base with a simple ingredient list, though sodium and added sugar from the sauces are worth watching. Strengths include high protein (31g) from lean chicken leg meat, short, recognizable ingredient list, and no artificial colors or sweeteners detected, while main considerations include high sodium (710mg) from soy-based sauces, sugar and modified cornstarch in the marinade, and low fiber (1g) for the serving.

Longevity Score 82/100Food Integrity Score 80/100

What helped the score?

  • High protein (31g) from lean chicken leg meat
  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • No artificial colors or sweeteners detected

What held the score back?

  • High sodium (710mg) from soy-based sauces
  • Sugar and modified cornstarch in the marinade
  • Low fiber (1g) for the serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Boneless Skinless Chicken Leg Meat, Water, Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Dark Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Salt, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Mushroom Extract), Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Lime Juice Concentrate, Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 150 g (1 serving)

  • Calories22011% DV
  • Protein31g62% DV
  • Total Carbs6g2% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat9g12% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Meals)
GTIN / UPC
00000000749619
Serving size
150 g (1 serving)
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

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sodium (710mg)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 (Added sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic 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)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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 BBQ Teriyaki Chicken shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken: 4g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein (31g) from lean chicken leg meat; Short, recognizable ingredient list; No artificial colors or sweeteners detected.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High sodium (710mg) from soy-based sauces; Sugar and modified cornstarch in the marinade; Low fiber (1g) for the serving.

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.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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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