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Is Trader Joe's Elderberry Juice Shot healthy?

Elderberry Juice Shot

Beverages · Updated 2026-10-18

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

88/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Trader Joe's elderberry juice shot is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100. Juice-based shot with minimal calories and no additives, but little fiber and natural fruit sugar drive the score down. Strengths include made from 100% juice with no artificial colors or sweeteners, low calorie per serving (25 kcal), and vitamin c and zinc from added extracts, while main considerations include juice-based with little fiber; sugar comes mainly from fruit juice, essentially no protein, and small serving with limited whole-food structure.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 88/100

What helped the score?

  • Made from 100% juice with no artificial colors or sweeteners
  • Low calorie per serving (25 kcal)
  • Contains vitamin C and zinc from added extracts

What held the score back?

  • Juice-based with little fiber; sugar comes mainly from fruit juice
  • Essentially no protein
  • Small serving with limited whole-food structure

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ELDERBERRY JUICE*, POMEGRANATE JUICE*, ORANGE JUICE*, APPLE JUICE*, LEMON JUICE*, AMLA EXTRACT (VITAMIN C**), ZINC GLUCONATE., *CONTAINS 100% JUICE

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 59 g (1 portion (59 g))

  • Calories251% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs6g2% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
  • Net Carbs6g2% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Elderberry Juice Shot
Category
Beverages (source: Juice Shot)
GTIN / UPC
00000000777056
Serving size
59 g (1 portion (59 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

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: Lower net carbs (6g)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    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 (0g)

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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: Modest calories per serving (25 kcal)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic 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 (6g)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

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

    A consideration: Lower protein (0g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Elderberry Juice Shot 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.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Elderberry Juice Shot: 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: Made from 100% juice with no artificial colors or sweeteners; Low calorie per serving (25 kcal); Contains vitamin C and zinc from added extracts.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Juice-based with little fiber; sugar comes mainly from fruit juice; Essentially no protein; Small serving with limited whole-food structure.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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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

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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