Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Mini Cheeseburgers healthy?
Mini Cheeseburgers
Longevity Score
42/100
Food Integrity Score
52/100
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 mini cheeseburgers is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 42 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Refined enriched bun, processed cheese, and sugar-containing sauces make this a low-fiber, ultra-processed mini burger with modest protein. Strengths include real beef patty provides meaningful protein and simple seasonings in the patty (onion, garlic, pepper), while main considerations include refined enriched flour bun with added sugar and soybean oil, processed cheddar with annatto color and multiple sauces, and very low fiber (about 1g) per serving.
Longevity Score 42/100Food Integrity Score 52/100
What helped the score?
- Real beef patty provides meaningful protein
- Simple seasonings in the patty (onion, garlic, pepper)
What held the score back?
- Refined enriched flour bun with added sugar and soybean oil
- Processed cheddar with annatto color and multiple sauces
- Very low fiber (about 1g) per serving
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ROLL (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR,, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, DOUGH CONDITIONER, POTATO FLOUR, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MONOGLYCERIDES, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER), ENZYME], WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, ENZYME, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, EGG, EVAPORATED MILK), BEEF PATTY (BEEF, ONION, GARLIC POWDER, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), SAUCE (KETCHUP [TOMATO CONCENTRATE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ONION POWDER, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING CELERY SEED]], SOYBEAN OIL, RELISH [CUCUMBERS, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES (INCLUDING CELERY SEED), NATURAL FLAVORS], SUGAR, EGG, DISTILLED, VINEGAR, SEA SALT, SALTED EGG YOLK [EGG YOLK, SALT], XANTHAN GUM).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 199 g (1 burger (199 g))
- Calories19010% DV
- Protein8g16% DV
- Total Carbs19g7% DV
- Fiber1g4% DV
- Total Fat10g13% DV
- Saturated Fat3.5g18% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Mini Cheeseburgers
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Sandwiches)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000751261- Serving size
- 199 g (1 burger (199 g))
- 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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: 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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 signals (sugar (bun), sugar (ketchup))
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Useful energy (190 kcal)
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 (19g)
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 "beef", "egg". 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 "beef". 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 "beef", "milk", "cheese". 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 "beef", "milk", "cheese". 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 "beef". 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 (18g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (18g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "gluten". 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 (bun), sugar (ketchup))
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 (bun), sugar (ketchup))
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 (bun), sugar (ketchup))
Mediterranean-Style Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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", "corn". 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 "cheese". 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 Mini Cheeseburgers highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-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 Mini Cheeseburgers shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Mini Cheeseburgers: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar (bun), sugar (ketchup). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real beef patty provides meaningful protein; Simple seasonings in the patty (onion, garlic, pepper).
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour bun with added sugar and soybean oil; Processed cheddar with annatto color and multiple sauces; Very low fiber (about 1g) per serving.
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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