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Trader Joe's Kimbap Korean Tofu And Vegetable Seaweed Rice Roll: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Trader Joe's kimbap korean tofu and vegetable seaweed rice roll received a Food Integrity Score of 75 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This product combines several processed components, including corn syrup and refined oils, which indicate industrial formulation. While it includes whole foods like carrot and spinach, the presence of additives and refined ingredients suggests occasional rather than regular consumption. Main considerations include refined oils, corn syrup, and soybean oil. Simpler options: Consider homemade versions without additives; opt for tofu without corn syrup.
Food Integrity Score 75/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined oils
- Corn syrup
- Soybean oil
Simpler options to consider
- Consider homemade versions without additives
- Opt for tofu without corn syrup
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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
Food Integrity results
Kimbap Korean Tofu And Vegetable Seaweed Rice Roll
Trader Joe's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Corn syrup in the Fried Tofu and Braised Burdock Root signals factory formulation.
Consider This
The inclusion of soybean oil and canola oil suggests industrial processing.
Good Substitutes
Consider simpler homemade versions with fresh tofu and without additives.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis product combines several processed components, including corn syrup and refined oils, which indicate industrial formulation. While it includes whole foods like carrot and spinach, the presence of additives and refined ingredients suggests occasional rather than regular consumption.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined oils
- Corn syrup
- Soybean oil
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- soybean oil — Refined seed oil
- corn syrup — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- corn syrup (8/10) — Refined sweetener, industrial formulation
- soybean oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil, industrial processing
Better choice tips
- Consider homemade versions without additives.
- Opt for tofu without corn syrup.
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.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
corn syrupConcern 8/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Higher concern
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Often signals industrial sweetener
Additional note
Refined sweetener
soybean oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Can signal industrial processing
Additional note
Refined industrial oil
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
soybean oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Can signal industrial processing
Additional note
Refined industrial oil
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
sliced fried tofu (soybeans, water, soybean oil, calcium chloride, canola oil, calcium carbonate)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernComposite foodWatchlist
What this is
Composite food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
May include refined oils or additives
Additional note
Includes refined oils and additives
Family watchlist
Contains refined oils
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cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness; mildly processed
Additional note
Refined sugar
cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness; mildly processed
Additional note
Refined sugar
soy sauce (water, fermented soybeans, salt)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernComposite food
What this is
Composite food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Includes fermented ingredients
Additional note
Fermented, traditional condiment
lemon juice concentrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavor additive
What this is
Flavor additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated form
Additional note
Concentrated citrus juice
sesame oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNatural oil
What this is
Natural oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Mild processing beyond extraction
Additional note
Mildly refined natural oil
distilled vinegarConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common ingredient, mild processing
Additional note
Mildly processed condiment
distilled vinegarConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common ingredient, mild processing
Additional note
Mildly processed condiment
sesame oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNatural oil
What this is
Natural oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Mild processing beyond extraction
Additional note
Mildly refined natural oil
salted radish (radish, salt)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional pickling method
Additional note
Pickled with salt
waterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common ingredient, no concerns
Additional note
Basic hydration component
riceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, staple food
Additional note
Traditional staple
saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, traditional seasoning
Additional note
Common seasoning
toasted sesame seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, whole food
Additional note
Whole seed, traditional ingredient
waterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common ingredient, no concerns
Additional note
Basic hydration component
burdock rootConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
Additional note
Traditional root vegetable
carrotConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, low concern
Additional note
Recognizable vegetable
saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, traditional seasoning
Additional note
Common seasoning
waterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common ingredient, no concerns
Additional note
Basic hydration component
saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, traditional seasoning
Additional note
Common seasoning
spinachConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, low concern
Additional note
Recognizable leafy vegetable
toasted sesame seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, whole food
Additional note
Whole seed, traditional ingredient
saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, traditional seasoning
Additional note
Common seasoning
seaweedConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, naturally derived
Additional note
Complete plant food
This analysis focuses on ingredient integrity, not safety or healthiness. 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.
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.
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: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "soy sauce". See ingredients for details.)
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/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)
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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn syrup", "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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn syrup", "sugar". 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: Family watchlist items (soybean oil)
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: Family watchlist items (soybean oil)
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: Family watchlist items (soybean oil)
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.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the 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 Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the 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 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 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 Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
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
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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