Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Kalua Pork Spring Rolls healthy?
Kalua Pork Spring Rolls
Longevity Score
58/100
Food Integrity Score
68/100
Limit When Possible
Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Trader Joe's kalua pork spring rolls is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 58 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Fried pork spring rolls with refined wheat pastry and soybean oil; some vegetables, but moderate protein and sodium make it a less aligned pick. Strengths include cabbage, carrot, onion, and green onion, moderate protein per serving, and simple recognizable seasonings, while main considerations include deep-fried in soybean oil, refined wheat pastry with low fiber, and sodium at 500 mg with added sugar.
Longevity Score 58/100Food Integrity Score 68/100
What helped the score?
- Contains cabbage, carrot, onion, and green onion
- Moderate protein per serving
- Simple recognizable seasonings
What held the score back?
- Deep-fried in soybean oil
- Refined wheat pastry with low fiber
- Sodium at 500 mg with added sugar
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PORK PICNIC SHOULDER, SPRING ROLL PASTRY (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, COCONUT OIL, SALT, SODIUM CASEINATE [MILK], WHEAT STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ASCORBIC ACID), GREEN CABBAGE, YELLOW ONION, CARROT, ASIAN GLASS NOODLES (POTATO STARCH, PEA STARCH, MUNG BEAN FLOUR, WATER), GREEN ONION, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), GARLIC, WHEAT FLOUR, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, BLACK PEPPER, SALT, WHITE PEPPER, SUGAR. FRIED IN SOYBEAN OIL. CONTAINS MILK, SOY, WHEAT, COCONUT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 113 g (2 pieces)
- Calories29014% DV
- Protein8g16% DV
- Total Carbs33g12% DV
- Fiber2g7% DV
- Total Fat14g18% DV
- Saturated Fat3g15% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Kalua Pork Spring Rolls
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Foods)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000706551- Serving size
- 113 g (2 pieces)
- 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 (31g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher sodium (500mg)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (sugar)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Helpful protein (8g)
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 (33g)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 carbs (33g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork". See ingredients for details.)
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 "pork". 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 "pork", "milk". 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 "pork", "milk". 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 "pork". 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: Higher net carbs (31g)
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 (31g)
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
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)
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)
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)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 sodium (500mg)
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", "soy". 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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Kalua Pork Spring Rolls 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 Kalua Pork Spring Rolls shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Kalua Pork Spring Rolls: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains cabbage, carrot, onion, and green onion; Moderate protein per serving; Simple recognizable seasonings.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Deep-fried in soybean oil; Refined wheat pastry with low fiber; Sodium at 500 mg with added sugar.
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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