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Trader Joe's Shrimp Seafood Burgers: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Trader Joe's shrimp seafood burgers received a Food Integrity Score of 76 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This product uses shrimp and pollock, which are simple, recognizable ingredients. The list includes a few refined elements like sunflower oil and spices, hinting at mild processing but not heavily engineered. Some might find the product worth revisiting occasionally for convenience, though homemade alternatives with fresher components would yield a simpler profile. Main considerations include ingredient concern and family watchlist. Simpler options: Use fresh herbs; choose homemade patties.
Food Integrity Score 76/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Simpler options to consider
- Use fresh herbs
- Choose homemade patties
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Shrimp Seafood Burgers
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Seafood
- GTIN / UPC
00000000577335- Serving size
- 91 g (1 burger (91 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
Shrimp Seafood Burgers
Trader Joe's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Sunflower oil is refined and often flagged for health and sustainability reasons.
Consider This
Ingredients like sunflower oil and spices suggest some factory-style processing.
Good Substitutes
Try making simple shrimp patties with fresh herbs for fewer processed ingredients.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis product uses shrimp and pollock, which are simple, recognizable ingredients. The list includes a few refined elements like sunflower oil and spices, hinting at mild processing but not heavily engineered. Some might find the product worth revisiting occasionally for convenience, though homemade alternatives with fresher components would yield a simpler profile.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- sunflower oil — Often flagged for refining.
- spices — Non-specific naming.
Highest concern ingredients
- sunflower oil (5/10) — Refined industrial oil.
- spices (5/10) — Non-specific.
Better choice tips
- Use fresh herbs.
- Choose homemade patties.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
shrimp, pollock, sunflower oil, rice flour, salt, garlic powder, spices. Contains pollock, shrimp.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
sunflower oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
It's a refined industrial oil.
Additional note
Refined oil, often debated.
Family watchlist
Often flagged for refining.
spicesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Non-specific ingredient.
Additional note
Vague ingredient.
Family watchlist
Non-specific naming.
rice flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlour
What this is
Flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
It's a refined grain product.
Additional note
Mild refined ingredient.
saltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Commonly used seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
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shrimpConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeafood
What this is
Seafood
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole shrimp.
Additional note
Whole food seafood.
pollockConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeafood
What this is
Seafood
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole fish ingredient.
Additional note
Whole food seafood.
garlic powderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable dried garlic.
Additional note
Dried seasoning.
The Food Integrity score estimates ingredient profile integrity based on available data and is not a medical assurance. 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.
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 "shrimp". 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 "shrimp". 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 "shrimp". 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 "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "shrimp", "pollock". 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 "shrimp", "pollock". 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 "shrimp", "pollock". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Seafood ingredients (Mentions "shrimp", "pollock". 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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (sunflower oil)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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 tradeoff: Family watchlist items (sunflower oil)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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 tradeoff: Family watchlist items (sunflower oil)
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: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "flour". See ingredients for details.)
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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, 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.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Shrimp Seafood Burgers 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 Shrimp Seafood Burgers shows about 0.91g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Shrimp Seafood Burgers: 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: High protein content; Low in calories; Minimal additives.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Contains seed oil; Moderate sodium.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same seafood 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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