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Is Trader Joe's Organic Tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa healthy?

Organic Tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa

Condiments & Sauces · Updated 2026-10-18

Longevity Score

94/100

Food Integrity Score

92/100

Exceptional Choice

Strong nutrition signals and clean ingredient quality make this a standout everyday option.

Quick answer

Exceptional Choice

Trader Joe's organic tomatillo & roasted yellow chili salsa is rated exceptional choice overall, with a Longevity Score of 94 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 92 out of 100. Simple whole-food salsa built on tomatoes, tomatillos, chili, onion, and cilantro with minimal additives; sodium is the main watch item. Strengths include short list of recognizable organic whole-food ingredients, no added sugar and very low calorie per serving, and tomato and tomatillo base adds produce and fiber, while main considerations include sodium is moderate per 2 tbsp serving, very low protein and fiber in a condiment portion, and citric acid and dried garlic are minor processing signals.

Longevity Score 94/100Food Integrity Score 92/100

What helped the score?

  • Short list of recognizable organic whole-food ingredients
  • No added sugar and very low calorie per serving
  • Tomato and tomatillo base adds produce and fiber

What held the score back?

  • Sodium is moderate per 2 Tbsp serving
  • Very low protein and fiber in a condiment portion
  • Citric acid and dried garlic are minor processing signals

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE (WATER, ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE), ORGANIC TOMATILLO, ORGANIC ROASTED YELLOW CHILI, ORGANIC ONION, SALT, ORGANIC CILANTRO, ORGANIC DRIED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 31 g (2 Tbsp)

  • Calories151% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs4g1% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Organic Tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Dips & Salsa)
GTIN / UPC
00000000988384
Serving size
31 g (2 Tbsp)
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.
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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 (3g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Low saturated fat (0g)

    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 (0g)

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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 (1g)

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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 (15 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 (4g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Organic Tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa 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 Tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Organic Tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa: 0g added 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: Short list of recognizable organic whole-food ingredients; No added sugar and very low calorie per serving; Tomato and tomatillo base adds produce and fiber.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sodium is moderate per 2 Tbsp serving; Very low protein and fiber in a condiment portion; Citric acid and dried garlic are minor processing signals.

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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