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Is Trader Joe's Blueberry Muffin Mix healthy?

Blueberry Muffin Mix

Pantry & Oils · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

52/100

Food Integrity Score

60/100

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 blueberry muffin mix is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 52 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 60 out of 100. Refined flour and added sugar dominate with very little fiber; contains some processing aids and modified starches. Strengths include dried blueberries as a fruit component, modest protein per serving, and simple base ingredient list overall, while main considerations include refined enriched flour is the primary ingredient, added sugar is high per serving, and very low fiber (about 0.1 g per serving).

Longevity Score 52/100Food Integrity Score 60/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains dried blueberries as a fruit component
  • Modest protein per serving
  • Simple base ingredient list overall

What held the score back?

  • Refined enriched flour is the primary ingredient
  • Added sugar is high per serving
  • Very low fiber (about 0.1 g per serving)

Ingredients

Ingredient list

unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, dried blueberries, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), wheat protein isolate, modified tapioca starch, modified cornstarch, natural flavors, salt, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids. contains wheat.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 65 g (1 prepared muffin)

  • Calories24012% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs36g13% DV
  • Fiber0.1g0% DV
  • Total Fat10g13% DV
  • Saturated Fat6g30% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Blueberry Muffin Mix
GTIN / UPC
00000000729680
Serving size
65 g (1 prepared muffin)
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

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (35.9g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    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 (6g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic 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 (4g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    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 (17g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (17g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (17g of 36g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Blueberry Muffin Mix 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 Blueberry Muffin Mix shows about 0.1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Blueberry Muffin Mix: 17g 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: Contains dried blueberries as a fruit component; Modest protein per serving; Simple base ingredient list overall.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour is the primary ingredient; Added sugar is high per serving; Very low fiber (about 0.1 g per serving).

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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

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