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Is Trader Joe's Organic Roasted Red Pepper And Almond Pesto Sauce healthy?

Organic Roasted Red Pepper And Almond Pesto Sauce

Condiments & Sauces · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

84/100

Food Integrity Score

76/100

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 organic roasted red pepper and almond pesto sauce is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 84 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 76 out of 100. Vegetable and almond based sauce with olive oil, though sunflower oil, added cane sugar, and moderate sodium lower the alignment. Strengths include organic red bell peppers, almonds, garlic, and herbs, extra virgin olive oil as a fat source, and low fiber-to-calorie but no artificial colors or sweeteners, while main considerations include sunflower oil listed as a prominent seed oil, added organic cane sugar, and moderate sodium per serving (360 mg).

Longevity Score 84/100Food Integrity Score 76/100

What helped the score?

  • Organic red bell peppers, almonds, garlic, and herbs
  • Extra virgin olive oil as a fat source
  • Low fiber-to-calorie but no artificial colors or sweeteners

What held the score back?

  • Sunflower oil listed as a prominent seed oil
  • Added organic cane sugar
  • Moderate sodium per serving (360 mg)

Ingredients

Ingredient list

GREDIENTS: ORGANIC RED BELL PEPPERS, ORGANIC PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE PDO ORGA SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, ORGANIC ANIMAL RENNET), ORGANE SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC ALMONDS ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ORGANIC BASIL, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, ORGANIC MARJORAM ORGANIC GARLIC IN BRINE (ORGAN GARLIC, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID [ACIDIFIER]), ORGANIC PAPRIKA.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 60 g (14 cup (60 g))

  • Calories764% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs2g1% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat6g8% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Organic Roasted Red Pepper And Almond Pesto Sauce
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Condiments)
GTIN / UPC
00000000742115
Serving size
60 g (14 cup (60 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

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  • 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: Lower net carbs (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "brine". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 (2g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (organic cane sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 (76 kcal)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic 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 (2g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Organic Roasted Red Pepper And Almond Pesto Sauce highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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 Organic Roasted Red Pepper And Almond Pesto Sauce shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Organic Roasted Red Pepper And Almond Pesto Sauce: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include organic cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic red bell peppers, almonds, garlic, and herbs; Extra virgin olive oil as a fat source; Low fiber-to-calorie but no artificial colors or sweeteners.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sunflower oil listed as a prominent seed oil; Added organic cane sugar; Moderate sodium per serving (360 mg).

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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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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