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Trader Joe's

Is Trader Joe's Kale Chips healthy?

Kale Chips

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-18

Longevity Score

90/100

Food Integrity Score

96/100

Exceptional Choice

Strong nutrition signals and clean ingredient quality make this a standout everyday option.

Quick answer

Exceptional Choice

Trader Joe's kale chips is rated exceptional choice overall, with a Longevity Score of 90 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 96 out of 100. Whole-food ingredients with moderate sodium. Strengths include rich in whole foods, meaningful protein, and good fiber content, while main considerations include moderate sodium level and some added oil from seeds.

Longevity Score 90/100Food Integrity Score 96/100

What helped the score?

  • Rich in whole foods
  • Contains meaningful protein
  • Good fiber content

What held the score back?

  • Moderate sodium level
  • Some added oil from seeds

Ingredients

Ingredient list

KALE, CASHEWS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CARROT POWDER, RED BELL PEPPER POWDER, ONION POWDER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, CHIPOTLE POWDER.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (1 oz)

  • Calories1508% DV
  • Protein6g12% DV
  • Total Carbs11g4% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat9g12% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Kale Chips
Category
Snacks (source: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00000000981477
Serving size
28 g (1 oz)
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

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (8g)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate calories (150 kcal)

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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: Modest calories per serving (150 kcal)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Watch-outs

    Athletic 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 (6g)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "kale", "carrot". See ingredients for details.)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Kale 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.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Trader Joe's Kale Chips shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Kale Chips: 4g 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: Rich in whole foods; Contains meaningful protein; Good fiber content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium level; Some added oil from seeds.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

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

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