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Is Trader Joe's Herbaceous Cheesy Bites healthy?

Herbaceous Cheesy Bites

Updated 2026-08-07

Longevity Score

65/100

Food Integrity Score

56/100

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 herbaceous cheesy bites is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 65 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 56 out of 100. Cheese-heavy with high saturated fat and carbs. Strengths include cheese provides protein and herbs for flavor, while main considerations include high saturated fat, carb-heavy, and processed ingredients.

Longevity Score 65/100Food Integrity Score 56/100

What helped the score?

  • Cheese provides protein
  • Contains herbs for flavor

What held the score back?

  • High saturated fat
  • Carb-heavy
  • Processed ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredient list

cream cheese ts is cultured pasteurized milk and cream, salt, stabilizers [carob bean gum, guar gum]), mozzarella cheese 85g) (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, microbial enzymes), tainer panko breadcrumb (unbleached 70 wheat flour, cane sugar, yeast, sea salt), water, bater awheat flour, % dv* cornstarch, yel corn flour, 81% salt, leavening [cream of tartar, 165% sodium bicarbonatej, xanthan gum), parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, 45% cheese culture, microbial enzymes, 42% salt), unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, 12% niacin, reduced iron, thiamine 0% mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), soybean oil, modified cornstarch, 0% chives, basil, garlic, black pepper, parsley, dill. 0% contains milk, soy, wheat. 25% may contain traces of egg

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 85 g (5 bites (85 g))

  • Calories32016% DV
  • Protein8g16% DV
  • Total Carbs14g5% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat26g33% DV
  • Saturated Fat14g70% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Herbaceous Cheesy Bites
GTIN / UPC
00000000632454
Serving size
85 g (5 bites (85 g))
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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Low fiber (0g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher saturated fat (14g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (cane sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Helpful protein (8g)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Herbaceous Cheesy 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 Herbaceous Cheesy Bites shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Herbaceous Cheesy Bites: 2g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Cheese provides protein; Contains herbs for flavor.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat; Carb-heavy; Processed ingredients.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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