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Is Trader Joe's Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes healthy?

Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes

Sweets & Desserts · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

38/100

Food Integrity Score

76/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Trader Joe's pumpkin sticky toffee cakes is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 76 out of 100. Dessert built on sugar, butter, and refined flour with modest fiber; sugar and saturated fat are the main concerns for this item. Strengths include pumpkin and dates for some fruit and fiber and dates and oat flour add modest whole-grain-style content, while main considerations include very high sugar (44g) and added sugar per cake, high saturated fat from butter and cream, and refined enriched flour as a primary base.

Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 76/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains pumpkin and dates for some fruit and fiber
  • Dates and oat flour add modest whole-grain-style content

What held the score back?

  • Very high sugar (44g) and added sugar per cake
  • High saturated fat from butter and cream
  • Refined enriched flour as a primary base

Ingredients

Ingredient list

BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM [MILK], SALT), PUMPKIN, DATES (DATES, OAT FLOUR), UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, EGGS, LIGHT WHIPPING CREAM (CREAM [MILK], CARRAGEENAN), DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, CINNAMON, SUGARED LEMON (LEMON PEEL, SUGAR, LEMON OIL), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CASSAVA FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CARAMEL COLOR, GINGER, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CLOVES

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 140 g (1 cake)

  • Calories46023% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs64g23% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat21g27% DV
  • Saturated Fat13g65% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes
Category
Sweets & Desserts (source: Desserts)
GTIN / UPC
00000000746335
Serving size
140 g (1 cake)
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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (61g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher saturated fat (13g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A consideration: Lower protein (4g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 consideration: Higher sugar (44g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A consideration: Higher calories per serving (460 kcal)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (44g of 64g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes 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 Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes: 40g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Brown sugar, Dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains pumpkin and dates for some fruit and fiber; Dates and oat flour add modest whole-grain-style content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Very high sugar (44g) and added sugar per cake; High saturated fat from butter and cream; Refined enriched flour as a primary base.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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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

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