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Trader Joe's

Is Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet & Savory Chicken healthy?

Spatchcocked Sweet & Savory Chicken

Meat & Poultry · Updated 2026-08-07

Longevity Score

88/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

Choose OccasionallyThere are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Trader Joe's spatchcocked sweet & savory chicken is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 88 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Balanced whole-food chicken with some added sugars. Strengths include good protein source, moderate sodium level, and whole-food ingredients, while main considerations include added sugars and refined sweeteners.

Longevity Score 88/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • Good protein source
  • Moderate sodium level
  • Whole-food ingredients

What held the score back?

  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains refined sweeteners

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CHICKEN, MAPLE DIJON MARINADE (MAPLE SYRUP, DIJON MUSTARD [DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SEA SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID {ACIDULANT}, TURMERIC, SPICES], COURSE GRAIN DIJON MUSTARD [DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SEA SALT, SPICES], YELLOW MUSTARD [DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SEA SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICES], SEASONING BLEND [SPICES {BLACK PEPPER, CORIANDER, OREGANO}, SEA SALT {SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE}, CANE SUGAR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED BELL PEPPERS, XANTHAN GUM], GARLIC, PAPRIKA, MOLASSES POWDER [CANE SUGAR, CANE MOLASSES], ROSEMARY, DIJON MUSTARD POWDER [DIJON MUSTARD {MUSTARD SEED, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT), TARTARIC ACID, SPICES}, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH], CITRIC ACID [ACIDULANT]), WATER, SEASONING (SALT, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER), VINEGAR POWDER, ROSEMARY EXTRACT

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 112 g (4 oz (112g))

  • Calories23012% DV
  • Protein17g34% DV
  • Total Carbs9g3% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat14g18% DV
  • Saturated Fat4g20% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet & Savory Chicken
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Spatchcocked Chicken)
GTIN / UPC
00275150020158
Serving size
112 g (4 oz (112g))
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

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.

  • 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 tradeoff: Higher sugar (8g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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 tradeoff: Higher sugar (8g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (8g)

    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 tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

    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: Lower carbs for fueling (9g)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Recovery protein (17g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet & Savory Chicken 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 Spatchcocked Sweet & Savory Chicken shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet & Savory Chicken: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, molasses. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein source; Moderate sodium level; Whole-food ingredients.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains added sugars; Contains refined sweeteners.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Meat & Poultry, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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