Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Honey Roasted Peanuts healthy?
Honey Roasted Peanuts
Longevity Score
75/100
Food Integrity Score
76/100
Enjoy in Moderation
Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.
Quick answer
Enjoy in Moderation
Trader Joe's honey roasted peanuts is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 75 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 76 out of 100. Whole-food nuts but processed with added sugars and oils. Strengths include whole-food peanuts and moderate protein content, while main considerations include added sugar present, processed with vegetable oils, and xanthan gum.
Longevity Score 75/100Food Integrity Score 76/100
What helped the score?
- Whole-food peanuts
- Moderate protein content
What held the score back?
- Added sugar present
- Processed with vegetable oils
- Contains xanthan gum
Ingredients
Ingredient list
peanuts sugar, honey, vegetable oil (peanut oil and/or sunflower seed oil), sea salt potato starch, maltodextrin, xanthan gum. contains peanut. may contain traces of milk, egg, soy, wheat, almond, brazil nut, cashew, coconut walnut.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 30 g (1 portion (30 g))
- Calories19010% DV
- Protein7g14% DV
- Total Carbs7g3% DV
- Fiber2g7% DV
- Total Fat14g18% DV
- Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Honey Roasted Peanuts
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Plant Based Foods And Beverages)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000509534- Serving size
- 30 g (1 portion (30 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
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: Lower net carbs (5g)
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: Moderate-low sodium (120mg)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 signals (sugar, honey)
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: Lower carbs for fueling (7g)
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 (7g)
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 "honey". 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 "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (5g)
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 (sugar, honey)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (sugar, honey)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (sugar, honey)
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 "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher unsaturated fat (11.5g)
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and 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 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 Honey Roasted Peanuts highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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 Honey Roasted Peanuts shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Honey Roasted Peanuts: 4g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole-food peanuts; Moderate protein content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugar present; Processed with vegetable oils; Contains xanthan gum.
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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