Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Kimbap Korean Tofu And Vegetable Seaweed Rice Roll healthy?
Kimbap Korean Tofu And Vegetable Seaweed Rice Roll
Longevity Score
78/100
Food Integrity Score
75/100
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 kimbap korean tofu and vegetable seaweed rice roll is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 75 out of 100. Vegetable-forward roll with seaweed, spinach, and carrot, but refined rice, fried tofu, and added sugar lower the overall profile. Strengths include vegetables: spinach, carrot, burdock root, and seaweed, plant-based protein from tofu and sesame, and moderate portion size at 140 kcal, while main considerations include refined white rice with low fiber per serving, fried tofu and multiple seed/soybean oils, and added sugar from corn syrup and cane sugar.
Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 75/100
What helped the score?
- Vegetables: spinach, carrot, burdock root, and seaweed
- Plant-based protein from tofu and sesame
- Moderate portion size at 140 kcal
What held the score back?
- Refined white rice with low fiber per serving
- Fried tofu and multiple seed/soybean oils
- Added sugar from corn syrup and cane sugar
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Seasoned Rice: water, rice, sesame oil, salt, toasted sesame seeds, soybean oil, distilled vinegar. Fried Tofu and Braised Burdock Root: water, sliced fried tofu (soybeans, water, soybean oil, calcium chloride, canola oil, calcium carbonate), burdock root, corn syrup, soy sauce (water, fermented soybeans, salt), cane sugar. Stir-Fried Carrot: carrot, soybean oil, salt. Pickled Radish: salted radish (radish, salt), cane sugar, water, distilled vinegar, salt, lemon juice concentrate. Seasoned Spinach: spinach, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, salt. Seaweed. Contains soy, sesame.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 77 g (3 pieces)
- Calories1407% DV
- Protein4g8% DV
- Total Carbs23g8% DV
- Fiber1g4% DV
- Total Fat4g5% DV
- Saturated Fat4g20% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Kimbap Korean Tofu And Vegetable Seaweed Rice Roll
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Plant Based Foods And Beverages)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000760232- Serving size
- 77 g (3 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: Low fiber (1g)
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 saturated fat (4g)
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 (4g)
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 (corn syrup, cane 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: 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 (23g)
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 (4g)
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 (4g)
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 "tofu", "spinach", "carrot". 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 "tofu", "spinach", "carrot". 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 "tofu", "spinach", "carrot". 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 (22g)
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 (22g)
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 (corn syrup, cane sugar)
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 (corn syrup, cane sugar)
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 (corn syrup, cane sugar)
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 "rice", "corn", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
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.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Kimbap Korean Tofu And Vegetable Seaweed Rice Roll 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 Kimbap Korean Tofu And Vegetable Seaweed Rice Roll shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Kimbap Korean Tofu And Vegetable Seaweed Rice Roll: 2g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include corn syrup, cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Vegetables: spinach, carrot, burdock root, and seaweed; Plant-based protein from tofu and sesame; Moderate portion size at 140 kcal.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined white rice with low fiber per serving; Fried tofu and multiple seed/soybean oils; Added sugar from corn syrup and cane 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
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