Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Mozzarella And Tomato Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette healthy?
Mozzarella And Tomato Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Longevity Score
85/100
Food Integrity Score
71/100
Solid Choice
One score is excellent and the other is still solid, so this can fit well with a few tradeoffs to keep in mind.
Quick answer
Solid Choice
Trader Joe's mozzarella and tomato salad with balsamic vinaigrette is rated solid choice overall, with a Longevity Score of 85 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 71 out of 100. Whole-food salad with a moderate sodium level. Strengths include rich in whole foods, healthy fats, and good amount of vegetables, while main considerations include processed cheese and moderate sodium level.
Longevity Score 85/100Food Integrity Score 71/100
What helped the score?
- Rich in whole foods
- Contains healthy fats
- Good amount of vegetables
What held the score back?
- Contains processed cheese
- Moderate sodium level
Ingredients
Ingredient list
salad (lettuce blend (spring mix {green leaf (green leaf lettuce, tango, mizuna, green romaine, green chard, arugula, baby spinach, baby kale, green oak lettuce, mache, tatsoi, frisee), red leaf (lolla rosa, red oak lettuce, red chard, red romaine, red leaf lettuce, radicchio) }, {greens may vary by season}, romaine lettuce), mozzarella cheese [pasteurized milk, vinegar, microbial enzyme, salt), grape tomatoes, kalamata olives [kalamata olives, water, salt, wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil), green onion, pine nuts, black pepper), balsamic vinaigrette (balsamic vinegar [red wine vinegar, grape juice concentrate, caramel colori, expeller pressed canola oil, olive oil, dijon mustard [distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, sea salt, white wine, citric acid {acidulant}, turmeric {for color} spices), basil, water, sugar, sea salt, black pepper, xanthan gum, cayenne pepper). contains milk, pine nut.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 100 g (100 g)
- Calories1809% DV
- Protein4g8% DV
- Total Carbs5g2% DV
- Fiber1g4% DV
- Total Fat16g21% DV
- Saturated Fat4g20% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Mozzarella And Tomato Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Plant Based Foods And Beverages)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000367325- Serving size
- 100 g (100 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (4g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: 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 supportive signal: Low sugar (3g)
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (5g)
Workout Recovery
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (4g)
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 "spinach", "kale". 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 "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 "milk", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (4g)
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Very low net carbs (4g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (lettuce, grape tomatoes)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (lettuce, grape tomatoes)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (lettuce, grape tomatoes)
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: Dairy ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
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Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Mozzarella And Tomato Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette 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 Mozzarella And Tomato Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Mozzarella And Tomato Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette: 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: Rich in whole foods; Contains healthy fats; Good amount of vegetables.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Contains processed cheese; Moderate sodium level.
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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