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Is Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings healthy?

Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings

Appetizers · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

78/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

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 buffalo style chickenless wings is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Processed with additives, but good protein and fiber. Strengths include good protein source, fiber, and whole-food spices, while main considerations include ultra-processed ingredients, moderate sodium content, and seed oils.

Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Good protein source
  • Contains fiber
  • Includes whole-food spices

What held the score back?

  • Ultra-processed ingredients
  • Moderate sodium content
  • Contains seed oils

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Chickenless Wings (Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Vegetable Oil [Sunflower And/Or Canola Oil], Breading [Modified Cornstarch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening {Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate}, Sugar, Pea Protein Isolate, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Modified Cellulose, Paprika Oleoresin {Color}], Flavoring [Salt, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Potato Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin, Acacia Gum, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Citric Acid {Acidifier}], Methyl Cellulose, Oat Fiber), Buffalo Style Sauce (Water, Cayenne Pepper, Sunflower Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic Powder, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Red Bell Pepper Powder, Xanthan Gum, Paprika Oleoresin [Color], Natural Flavor).

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 131 g (4.6 oz (131g/about 4 pieces + sauce))

  • Calories27014% DV
  • Protein15g30% DV
  • Total Carbs21g8% DV
  • Fiber5g18% DV
  • Total Fat14g18% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings
Category
Appetizers
GTIN / UPC
00000000752954
Serving size
131 g (4.6 oz (131g/about 4 pieces + sauce))
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

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: High fiber (5g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sodium (760mg)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Higher protein (15g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: High fiber (5g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

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

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (21g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings 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 Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings shows about 5g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings: 1g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein source; Contains fiber; Includes whole-food spices.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Ultra-processed ingredients; Moderate sodium content; Contains 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 appetizers differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Appetizers, 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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