Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Jerk-Style Plantain Chips healthy?
Jerk-Style Plantain Chips
Longevity Score
72/100
Food Integrity Score
62/100
Choose OccasionallyThere 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 jerk-style plantain chips is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100. Whole-food base with some processing and additives. Strengths include plantains, moderate sodium, and low sugar, while main considerations include processed oil, maltodextrin additive, and moderate saturated fat.
Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 62/100
What helped the score?
- Contains plantains
- Moderate sodium
- Low sugar
What held the score back?
- Processed oil
- Maltodextrin additive
- Moderate saturated fat
Ingredients
Ingredient list
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Key nutrition
Per serving: 28 g (21 chips (28 g))
- Calories1407% DV
- Protein1g2% DV
- Total Carbs20g7% DV
- Fiber1g4% DV
- Total Fat6g8% DV
- Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Jerk-Style Plantain Chips
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Snacks
- GTIN / UPC
00000000629041- Serving size
- 28 g (21 chips (28 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Low fiber (1g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Low saturated fat (0.5g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (1g)
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: Low sugar (1g)
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: Modest calories per serving (140 kcal)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (20g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
MixedAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Lower protein (1g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (1g)
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 "onion". 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 "onion". 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 "onion". 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 "sugar". 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: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (19g)
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 (Plantains)
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 (Plantains)
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 (Plantains)
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: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar". 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: Higher unsaturated fat (5.5g)
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.
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 Jerk-Style Plantain Chips 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 Jerk-Style Plantain Chips shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Jerk-Style Plantain 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: Contains plantains; Moderate sodium; Low sugar.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Processed oil; Maltodextrin additive; Moderate saturated fat.
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 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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