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Trader Joe's Cod Provencal With Ratatouille & Rice: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Trader Joe's cod provencal with ratatouille & rice received a Food Integrity Score of 82 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. Trader Joe's Cod Provencal with Ratatouille & Rice offers a largely recognizable ingredient list, including real vegetables and extra virgin olive oil. The presence of standardized ingredients like modified starch and sunflower oil introduces a moderate level of processing. While fresh ingredients contribute positively, the product still contains ingredients typically associated with more processed formulations. Main considerations include modified starch, sunflower oil, and citric acid. Simpler options: Choose fresh cod; use homemade ratatouille.
Food Integrity Score 82/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Modified starch
- Sunflower oil
- Citric acid
Simpler options to consider
- Choose fresh cod
- Use homemade ratatouille
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Cod Provencal With Ratatouille & Rice
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Entree)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000960496- Serving size
- 350 g (1 container (350 g))
- 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
Food Integrity results
Cod Provencal With Ratatouille & Rice
Trader Joe's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Modified starch stands out with its unusual processing need here.
Consider This
Ingredients like sunflower oil and citric acid often appear in ultra-processed foods.
Good Substitutes
Choosing fresh cod and homemade ratatouille can simplify the ingredient list.
Overall Assessment
High integrityTrader Joe's Cod Provencal with Ratatouille & Rice offers a largely recognizable ingredient list, including real vegetables and extra virgin olive oil. The presence of standardized ingredients like modified starch and sunflower oil introduces a moderate level of processing. While fresh ingredients contribute positively, the product still contains ingredients typically associated with more processed formulations.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified starch
- Sunflower oil
- Citric acid
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- FRIED ZUCCHINI (ZUCCHINI, SUNFLOWER OIL) — Refined oil used
- FRIED EGGPLANT (EGGPLANT, SUNFLOWER OIL) — Refined oil used
- MODIFIED STARCH (RICE AND/OR CORN AND/OR TAPIOCA) — Can be factory-formulated
- SEASONING [HERBS (ROSEMARY, BASIL, OREGANO, PARSLEY, THYME, LAVENDER), SALT, VEGETABLES (GARLIC, TOMATO), PEPPER, SUNFLOWER OIL] — Vague ingredient mix
Highest concern ingredients
- MODIFIED STARCH (RICE AND/OR CORN AND/OR TAPIOCA) (6/10) — Can be factory-formulated, used for texture or stability.
- FRIED ZUCCHINI (ZUCCHINI, SUNFLOWER OIL) (4/10) — Refined oil used, indicates higher processing.
- FRIED EGGPLANT (EGGPLANT, SUNFLOWER OIL) (4/10) — Refined oil used, indicates higher processing.
Better choice tips
- Choose fresh cod
- Use homemade ratatouille
Ingredients
Ingredient list
RAW COD, RICE DUO (BROWN RICE (WATER, BROWN RICE), WILD RICE (WATER, WILD RICE, SALT)), TOMATO PUREE (TOMATO, SALT, ACIDITY REGULATOR: CITRIC ACID), FRIED ZUCCHINI (ZUCCHINI, SUNFLOWER OIL), FENNEL, FRIED EGGPLANT (EGGPLANT, SUNFLOWER OIL), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, WATER, ONION, RED PEPPER, ROASTED YELLOW PEPPER, BASIL, MODIFIED STARCH (RICE AND/OR CORN AND/OR TAPIOCA), SALT, GARLIC, SEASONING [HERBS (ROSEMARY, BASIL, OREGANO, PARSLEY, THYME, LAVENDER), SALT, VEGETABLES (GARLIC, TOMATO), PEPPER, SUNFLOWER OIL], CHIVE, BLACK PEPPER EXTRACT, MINT, THYME
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
MODIFIED STARCH (RICE AND/OR CORN AND/OR TAPIOCA)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for texture or stability.
Additional note
Heavily processed, unclear source
Family watchlist
Can be factory-formulated
FRIED ZUCCHINI (ZUCCHINI, SUNFLOWER OIL)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Fried foods often indicate higher processing.
Additional note
Fried in oil
Family watchlist
Refined oil used
FRIED EGGPLANT (EGGPLANT, SUNFLOWER OIL)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Fried foods often indicate higher processing.
Additional note
Fried in oil
Family watchlist
Refined oil used
TOMATO PUREE (TOMATO, SALT, ACIDITY REGULATOR: CITRIC ACID)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Citric acid is often found in processed foods.
Additional note
Includes citric acid
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SEASONING [HERBS (ROSEMARY, BASIL, OREGANO, PARSLEY, THYME, LAVENDER), SALT, VEGETABLES (GARLIC, TOMATO), PEPPER, SUNFLOWER OIL]Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Contains vague, mixed ingredients.
Additional note
Includes various oils
Family watchlist
Vague ingredient mix
BLACK PEPPER EXTRACTConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used for taste enhancement.
Additional note
Standard flavoring
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNatural oil
What this is
Natural oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
A healthier oil choice.
Additional note
Lightly processed
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Normal seasoning ingredient.
Additional note
Standard seasoning
RAW CODConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
RICE DUO (BROWN RICE (WATER, BROWN RICE), WILD RICE (WATER, WILD RICE, SALT))Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grains are minimally processed.
Additional note
Whole grain combo
FENNELConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
ONIONConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
RED PEPPERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
ROASTED YELLOW PEPPERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Roasted, category-normal
BASILConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
GARLICConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
CHIVEConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
MINTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
THYMEConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple and recognizable
This score rates perceived ingredient baggage, not safety or health. 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.
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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "cod". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "cod". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "cod". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "cod". See ingredients for details.)
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 "cod". 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 "cod". 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 "cod". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Seafood ingredients (Mentions "cod". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (FRIED ZUCCHINI (ZUCCHINI, SUNFLOWER OIL))
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (FRIED ZUCCHINI (ZUCCHINI, SUNFLOWER OIL))
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (FRIED ZUCCHINI (ZUCCHINI, SUNFLOWER OIL))
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "olive oil", "extra virgin olive", "tomato". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn". 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: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "extra virgin olive". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Cod Provencal With Ratatouille & Rice 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 Cod Provencal With Ratatouille & Rice shows about 6g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Cod Provencal With Ratatouille & Rice: 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: High in protein; Contains fiber; Whole-food ingredients.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium; Contains fried components.
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.
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
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