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Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic & Pesto Pizza With Deep Fried Crust: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Trader Joe's roasted garlic & pesto pizza with deep fried crust received a Food Integrity Score of 66 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This pizza leans towards the processed side with several additives like xanthan gum, mono- and diglycerides, and natural flavors contributing to its ultra-processed nature. While some ingredients like olive oil and garlic are simple, the overall formulation suggests enjoying this occasionally rather than regularly. Emphasizing natural ingredients would improve its integrity score. Main considerations include additive load, ingredient concern, and family watchlist. Simpler options: Make pizza at home with basic ingredients; swap processed cheese with fresh mozzarella.
Food Integrity Score 66/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Simpler options to consider
- Make pizza at home with basic ingredients
- Swap processed cheese with fresh mozzarella
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic & Pesto Pizza With Deep Fried Crust
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Meals)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000688345- Serving size
- 133 g (0.333 pizza (133 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
Food Integrity results
Roasted Garlic & Pesto Pizza With Deep Fried Crust
Trader Joe's
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
This product contains xanthan gum and mono- and diglycerides, which are additives worth noting.
Consider This
The presence of natural flavors and sunflower seed oil suggests the product may be ultra-processed.
Good Substitutes
Consider a homemade pizza with fresh basil and simple cheese for a cleaner option.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis pizza leans towards the processed side with several additives like xanthan gum, mono- and diglycerides, and natural flavors contributing to its ultra-processed nature. While some ingredients like olive oil and garlic are simple, the overall formulation suggests enjoying this occasionally rather than regularly. Emphasizing natural ingredients would improve its integrity score.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- BURRATA CHEESE — Additives in cheese
- PESTO SAUCE — Vague flavors, oils
- SUNFLOWER SEED OIL — Refined seed oil
Highest concern ingredients
- BURRATA CHEESE (6/10) — Additives used
- PESTO SAUCE (6/10) — Contains vague flavors, oils
Better choice tips
- Make pizza at home with basic ingredients
- Swap processed cheese with fresh mozzarella
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, BURRATA CHEESE (MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, SALT, CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT), MICROBIAL ENZYME], CREAM, MILK, XANTHAN GUM [STABILIZER], MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME), PROVOLONE CHEESE (MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET), PESTO SAUCE (SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, BASIL OIL [BASIL, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, SALT], CASHEWS, DEHYDRATED CHEESE [MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET], PINE NUTS, WHEY POWDER, DRIED GARLIC, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID [TO PRESERVE]), GARLIC, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET), SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, YEAST.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
BURRATA CHEESE (MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, SALT, CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT), MICROBIAL ENZYME], CREAM, MILK, XANTHAN GUM [STABILIZER], MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernStabilizer and emulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Stabilizer and emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Includes additives for stability
Additional note
Contains xanthan gum, diglycerides
Family watchlist
Additives in cheese
PESTO SAUCE (SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, BASIL OIL [BASIL, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, SALT], CASHEWS, DEHYDRATED CHEESE [MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET], PINE NUTS, WHEY POWDER, DRIED GARLIC, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID [TO PRESERVE])Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Includes vague ingredients and oils
Additional note
Contains sunflower oil, natural flavors
Family watchlist
Vague flavors, oils
SUNFLOWER SEED OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined oils are controversial
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
WHEAT FLOURConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour lacks whole nutrients
Additional note
Standard refined flour
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PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple cheese
What this is
Simple cheese
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional yet processed
Additional note
Traditional cheese
MOZZARELLA CHEESE (MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple cheese
What this is
Simple cheese
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common cheese additive process
Additional note
Basic processed cheese
PROVOLONE CHEESE (MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple cheese
What this is
Simple cheese
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common cheese additive process
Additional note
Basic processed cheese
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple ingredient
Additional note
No concerns
GARLICConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No issues
Additional note
Whole food ingredient
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning
Additional note
Essential seasoning
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Quality ingredient
Additional note
High-quality oil
YEASTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional yeast
Additional note
Traditional bread ingredient
This score does not imply medical safety. 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.
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.
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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey". See ingredients for details.)
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 "whey". 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", "cream", "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", "cream", "cheese". 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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour". See ingredients for details.)
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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour". See ingredients for details.)
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". 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: Family watchlist items (BURRATA CHEESE)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Family watchlist items (BURRATA CHEESE)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Family watchlist items (BURRATA CHEESE)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 1 additional signal 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". 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.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic & Pesto Pizza With Deep Fried Crust 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 Roasted Garlic & Pesto Pizza With Deep Fried Crust shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic & Pesto Pizza With Deep Fried Crust: 1g 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: High protein content; Contains olive oil; Includes whole garlic.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sodium content; Significant saturated fat; Deep fried crust.
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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