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Trader Joe's Grainless Cassava & Coconut Tortilla Chips: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Trader Joe's grainless cassava & coconut tortilla chips received a Food Integrity Score of 90 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This product stands out with its simple ingredient list made from recognizable foods and minimally processed inputs. The use of cassava flour and coconut flour offers an alternative to traditional grains, while avocado oil is a nutritious fat choice. This makes it suitable for regular consumption as part of a balanced diet. Consider tortilla chips with whole grains for added fiber.
Food Integrity Score 90/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
Simpler options to consider
- Consider tortilla chips with whole grains for added fiber
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Grainless Cassava & Coconut Tortilla Chips
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Snacks
- GTIN / UPC
00000000691482- Serving size
- 28 g (28g)
- 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
Grainless Cassava & Coconut Tortilla Chips
Trader Joe's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Cassava flour and coconut flour are simple, recognizable ingredients here.
Consider This
Avocado oil is minimally processed and a good alternative to refined seed oils.
Good Substitutes
Consider tortilla chips with whole grains for added fiber.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis product stands out with its simple ingredient list made from recognizable foods and minimally processed inputs. The use of cassava flour and coconut flour offers an alternative to traditional grains, while avocado oil is a nutritious fat choice. This makes it suitable for regular consumption as part of a balanced diet.
Key Highlights
Better choice tips
- Consider tortilla chips with whole grains for added fiber.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Cassava Flour, Avocado Oil, coconut flour, seasoning blend (white sesame seeds, sea salt, dried garlic, dried onions, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds), chia seeds, sea salt
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
seasoning blend (white sesame seeds, sea salt, dried garlic, dried onions, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSeasoningVague label term
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Enhances flavor with recognizable spices.
Additional note
Combination of natural, minimally processed spices
Avocado OilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Known for healthy monounsaturated fats.
Additional note
Minimally processed oil
Coconut flourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernProcessed flour
What this is
Processed flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Coconut flour is low-carb and high-fiber.
Additional note
Simple, minimally processed
Cassava FlourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Cassava flour is a simple starch source.
Additional note
Simple, recognizable whole food
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chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Rich in fiber and omega-3s.
Additional note
Whole food ingredient
sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSalt
What this is
Salt
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
Additional note
Simple food, common salt
This score estimates food integrity based on available ingredient information, not safety or healthfulness. 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.
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: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "avocado", "avocado oil", "chia". 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: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)
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: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia". 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: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)
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 "avocado". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "avocado". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "avocado". 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 "flour". 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 "flour". See ingredients for details.)
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: Processing level (Minimal processing)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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: Processing level (Minimal processing)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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: Processing level (Minimal processing)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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 "flour". 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 "avocado", "avocado oil", "chia". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, 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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style 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 Grainless Cassava & Coconut Tortilla Chips 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 Grainless Cassava & Coconut Tortilla Chips: 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: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Seeds (chia, sesame, poppy) add some fiber and minerals; Avocado oil instead of common seed oils.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined cassava and coconut flour with low fiber; Low protein for the calories; Sodium at 180mg is modest but chips are easy to overeat.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks 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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