Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Handheld Chicken Pot Pies healthy?
Handheld Chicken Pot Pies
Longevity Score
75/100
Food Integrity Score
62/100
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 handheld chicken pot pies is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 75 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100. High protein, moderate sodium, some processed ingredients. Strengths include decent protein content, vegetables, and whole chicken pieces, while main considerations include high saturated fat, uses palm shortening, and moderate sodium level.
Longevity Score 75/100Food Integrity Score 62/100
What helped the score?
- Decent protein content
- Includes vegetables
- Contains whole chicken pieces
What held the score back?
- High saturated fat
- Uses palm shortening
- Moderate sodium level
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm shortening, water, beef suet, sugar, salt, boneless skinless chicken thigh, boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, diced potato, diced onion, diced celery, nonfat dry milk, peas, diced carrots, chicken base (roasted chicken, salt, yeast extract, natural flavors, turmeric), dehydrated garlic, thyme, white pepper.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 255 g (255g)
- Calories57028% DV
- Protein14g28% DV
- Total Carbs37g13% DV
- Fiber4g14% DV
- Total Fat22g28% DV
- Saturated Fat11g55% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Handheld Chicken Pot Pies
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Plant Based Foods And Beverages)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000763608- Serving size
- 255 g (255g)
- 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher net carbs (33g)
This product has 2 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 (11g)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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 calories per serving (570 kcal)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
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 (14g)
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: Moderate protein (14g)
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 "beef", "chicken", "meat". 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 "beef", "chicken", "meat". 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 "beef", "chicken", "meat". 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 "beef", "chicken". 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: Higher net carbs (33g)
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 (33g)
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". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (Chicken, Potato)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (Chicken, Potato)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (Chicken, Potato)
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 (11g)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 "wheat", "flour", "pea". 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 (11g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, 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 Handheld Chicken Pot Pies 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 Handheld Chicken Pot Pies shows about 4g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Handheld Chicken Pot Pies: 5g total 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: Decent protein content; Includes vegetables; Contains whole chicken pieces.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat; Uses palm shortening; Moderate sodium level.
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
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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