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Is Trader Joe's Beef Bulgogi healthy?

Beef Bulgogi

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

68/100

Food Integrity Score

55/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Trader Joe's beef bulgogi is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 55 out of 100. Lean protein with fruit-puree sweetening, but sodium and added sugar from soy and sugar marinade are notable for one serving. Strengths include good protein per serving (21g), simple, recognizable marinade ingredients, and fruit purees used for sweetness and flavor, while main considerations include sodium is high at 740mg per serving, sugar and fruit purees add sweetness, and zero fiber; meal needs vegetables or grains.

Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 55/100

What helped the score?

  • Good protein per serving (21g)
  • Simple, recognizable marinade ingredients
  • Fruit purees used for sweetness and flavor

What held the score back?

  • Sodium is high at 740mg per serving
  • Sugar and fruit purees add sweetness
  • Zero fiber; meal needs vegetables or grains

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Beef And Binder Product (Beef, Water, Contains 2% Or Less Of Cornstarch, Tapioca Starch), Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Sugar, Onion, Pear Puree (Pears, Ascorbic Acid [To Maintain Color]), Apple Puree (Apples, Ascorbic Acid [To Maintain Color]), Pineapple Juice (Pineapple Juice, Ascorbic Acid [To Maintain Color]), Garlic, Black Pepper, Sesame Oil. Contains Soy, Sesame, Wheat.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 140 g (1 portion)

  • Calories28014% DV
  • Protein21g42% DV
  • Total Carbs13g5% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat16g21% DV
  • Saturated Fat7g35% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Beef Bulgogi
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Meals)
GTIN / UPC
00000000752831
Serving size
140 g (1 portion)
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

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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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 saturated fat (7g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Higher sugar (9g)

    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: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Recovery protein (21g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Beef Bulgogi 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 Beef Bulgogi shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Beef Bulgogi: 9g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, fruit juice and puree sweetening. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein per serving (21g); Simple, recognizable marinade ingredients; Fruit purees used for sweetness and flavor.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sodium is high at 740mg per serving; Sugar and fruit purees add sweetness; Zero fiber; meal needs vegetables or grains.

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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