Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Chicken Meatballs healthy?
Chicken Meatballs
Longevity Score
88/100
Food Integrity Score
97/100
Exceptional Choice
Strong nutrition signals and clean ingredient quality make this a standout everyday option.
Quick answer
Exceptional Choice
Trader Joe's chicken meatballs is rated exceptional choice overall, with a Longevity Score of 88 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 97 out of 100. Simple whole-food chicken base with herbs and few additives; moderate sodium and some fat are the main considerations. Strengths include primary ingredient is chicken, a whole-food protein, about 16g protein per serving, and short ingredient list with herbs and spices, while main considerations include sodium around 300mg per serving from added salt, modest saturated fat content, and minimal fiber, so pair with vegetables.
Longevity Score 88/100Food Integrity Score 97/100
What helped the score?
- Primary ingredient is chicken, a whole-food protein
- About 16g protein per serving
- Short ingredient list with herbs and spices
What held the score back?
- Sodium around 300mg per serving from added salt
- Modest saturated fat content
- Minimal fiber, so pair with vegetables
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CHICKEN, SEA SALT, OREGANO, BASIL, VINEGAR POWDER, GRANULATED GARLIC, GRANULATED ONION, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER, PARSLEY FLAKES
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 85 g (4 meatballs)
- Calories1508% DV
- Protein16g32% DV
- Total Carbs2g1% DV
- Fiber0g0% DV
- Total Fat9g12% DV
- Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Chicken Meatballs
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Meats And Their Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000745789- Serving size
- 85 g (4 meatballs)
- 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sea salt". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Higher protein (16g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Low sugar (0g)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (150 kcal)
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 (2g)
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 (16g)
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 (16g)
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 "chicken". 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 "chicken". 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 "chicken". 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 "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Very low net carbs (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (chicken, oregano)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (chicken, oregano)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (chicken, oregano)
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: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "garlic", "basil", "oregano". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
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: Higher unsaturated fat (7g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Chicken Meatballs highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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 Chicken Meatballs shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Chicken Meatballs: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Primary ingredient is chicken, a whole-food protein; About 16g protein per serving; Short ingredient list with herbs and spices.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium around 300mg per serving from added salt; Modest saturated fat content; Minimal fiber, so pair with vegetables.
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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