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Is Trader Joe's Lemon Basil Pasta Salad healthy?

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

85/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

Choose Occasionally

There 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 lemon basil pasta salad is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 85 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Whole-food ingredients with moderate sodium and fat. Strengths include whole-food ingredients, fiber and protein, and minimal additives, while main considerations include moderate saturated fat and added sugar.

Longevity Score 85/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole-food ingredients
  • Contains fiber and protein
  • Minimal additives

What held the score back?

  • Moderate saturated fat
  • Contains added sugar

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Lemon Basil Pasta Blend (Cooked Farfalle Pasta [Water, Enriched Farfalle Pasta {Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Oil Blend {Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil}], Blanched Green Peas, Zucchini, Basil Lemon Vinaigrette [Soybean And/Or Canola Oil, Water, White Balsamic Vinegar {White Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must}, Basil, Olive Oil, Honey, Garlic, Shallots, Contains 2% Or Less Of DijOn Mustard {Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Spices}, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Salt, Natural Flavors, Orange Juice Concentrate, Sugar, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Extractives Of Basil, Fruit And Vegetable Juice {Color}, Lemon Oil], Sea Salt, Black Pepper), Spinach, Shredded Asiago Cheese (Asiago Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes], Powdered Cellulose [Anti-Caking]), Lemon.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 140 g (1 1/4 cup (140g))

  • Calories22011% DV
  • Protein7g14% DV
  • Total Carbs26g9% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat9g12% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Salads, Soups & Sides)
GTIN / UPC
00000000613019
Serving size
140 g (1 1/4 cup (140g))
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: Low sugar (3g)

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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: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "extra virgin olive". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

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

    A supportive signal: Low sugar (3g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

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

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (26g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

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

    A supportive signal: Recovery carbs (26g)

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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 (7g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Lemon Basil Pasta Salad 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 Lemon Basil Pasta Salad shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Lemon Basil Pasta Salad: 3g 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: Whole-food ingredients; Contains fiber and protein; Minimal additives.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Moderate saturated fat; Contains 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.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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