Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Filled Belgian Chocolate Bites healthy?
Filled Belgian Chocolate Bites
Longevity Score
45/100
Food Integrity Score
49/100
Limit When PossibleMixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Trader Joe's filled belgian chocolate bites is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 45 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 49 out of 100. Rich in fiber, but high in sugar and saturated fat. Strengths include good fiber content and whole nuts, while main considerations include high added sugar, high saturated fat, and emulsifiers.
Longevity Score 45/100Food Integrity Score 49/100
What helped the score?
- Good fiber content
- Contains whole nuts
What held the score back?
- High added sugar
- High saturated fat
- Contains emulsifiers
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Dark Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Milk, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), White Chocolate (Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Hazelnut Praline Filling (Sugar, Vegetable Oil Blend [Sheanut, Coconut, Sunflower], Hazelnut, Inulin, Whey Powder, Dextrose, Natural Flavors, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier]), Caramel Toffee Filling (Glucose-Fructose Syrup [Wheat, Corn], Sugar, Cream, Sweetened Condensed Milk [Milk, Sugar], Butter [Cream {Milk}, Natural Flavors], Water, Salted Butter [Cream {Milk}, Natural Flavors, Salt], Salt, Pectin, Disodium Diphosphate), Almond Praline Filling (Almonds, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder), Oligofructose, Vegetable Oil Blend (Sheanut, Coconut, Sunflower), Raspberry Puree (Raspberries, Invert Sugar Syrup), Hazelnut, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Raspberry Juice Concentrate, Cocoa Butter, Crispy Rice (Rice Flour), Crispy Crepe Flakes (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Concentrated Butter [Anhydrous Milk Fat], Skim Milk Powder, Barley Malt, Salt), Caramel (Invert Sugar Syrup, Sugar, Water), Concentrated Butter (Anhydrous Milk Fat), Sea Salt, Natural Flavors.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 30 g (6 pieces (30g))
- Calories1608% DV
- Protein2g4% DV
- Total Carbs18g7% DV
- Fiber5g18% DV
- Total Fat9g12% DV
- Saturated Fat5g25% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Filled Belgian Chocolate Bites
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Candies & Cookies
- GTIN / UPC
00000000817301- Serving size
- 30 g (6 pieces (30g))
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Food Quality 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sugar (12g)
This product has 4 additional signals for this goal.
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: Higher saturated fat (5g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Lower protein (2g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sugar (12g)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sugar (12g)
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: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (12g of 18g carbs)
Workout Recovery
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". 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 "milk", "butter", "cream". 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 "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (13g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "malt". 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: Sweetener signals (Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup)
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: Sweetener signals (Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup)
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: Sweetener signals (Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (5g)
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 "wheat", "flour", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (5g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, 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 Filled Belgian Chocolate Bites 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 Filled Belgian Chocolate Bites shows about 5g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Filled Belgian Chocolate Bites: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good fiber content; Contains whole nuts.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; High saturated fat; Contains emulsifiers.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same candies & cookies differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality 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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