Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Spicy Meat Pizza healthy?
Spicy Meat Pizza
Longevity Score
52/100
Food Integrity Score
52/100
Limit When Possible
Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Trader Joe's spicy meat pizza is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 52 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Processed pork sausage and meatballs, refined wheat crust, and sodium weigh it down despite some vegetables and tomato. Strengths include grilled bell peppers and tomato add vegetable content, olive oil used as a fat source, and moderate protein per serving, while main considerations include processed pork sausage and meatballs, refined wheat crust with low fiber, and sodium is high for one slice portion.
Longevity Score 52/100Food Integrity Score 52/100
What helped the score?
- Grilled bell peppers and tomato add vegetable content
- Olive oil used as a fat source
- Moderate protein per serving
What held the score back?
- Processed pork sausage and meatballs
- Refined wheat crust with low fiber
- Sodium is high for one slice portion
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, MICROBIAL ENZYME), CALABRIAN RECIPE SMOKED SAUSAGE (PORK, PORK FAT, SALT, SEASONING BLEND [PAPRIKA, RED CHILI PEPPER, ONION, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC, CILANTRO]), ACEROLA CHERRY POWDER, LEEK POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS), GRILLED RED BELL PEPPER, TOMATO PUREE, COOKED MEATBALLS (PORK, WATER, SALT, DEXTROSE [CORN, WHEAT], SEASONING BLEND [ANISE, CARAWAY, BLACK PEPPER, FENNEL, GINGER, CUMIN, PAPRIKA, PARSNIP, GARLIC]), ONION, GLUCOSE SYRUP [CORN, WHEAT]), NATURAL FLAVORING), PEPPER SAUCE (RED BELL PEPPERS, SUGAR, WATER, SPICES [RED CHILI PEPPER, SMOKED PAPRIKA), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT), TOMATO PASTE, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, ONIONS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, YEAST, CORNSTARCH, GROUND FENNEL SEED POWDER, GARLIC, PARSLEY, BASIL, RED CHILI PEPPER, BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST), BLACK PEPPER, DRIED OREGANO, DILL
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Key nutrition
Per serving: 130 g (0.25 pizza (130 g))
- Calories31016% DV
- Protein15g30% DV
- Total Carbs29g11% DV
- Fiber2g7% DV
- Total Fat16g21% DV
- Saturated Fat7g35% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Spicy Meat Pizza
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Meals)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000752497- Serving size
- 130 g (0.25 pizza (130 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
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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher net carbs (27g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher saturated fat (7g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (sugar, dextrose)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (29g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (15g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: High protein (15g)
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 "pork". 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 "pork", "milk", "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 "pork", "milk", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "pork". 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: Higher net carbs (27g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (27g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Sweetener signals (sugar, dextrose)
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: Sweetener signals (sugar, dextrose)
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: Sweetener signals (sugar, dextrose)
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: Higher saturated fat (7g)
This product has 3 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 "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher saturated fat (7g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Spicy Meat Pizza highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Trader Joe's Spicy Meat Pizza shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Spicy Meat Pizza: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Grilled bell peppers and tomato add vegetable content; Olive oil used as a fat source; Moderate protein per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Processed pork sausage and meatballs; Refined wheat crust with low fiber; Sodium is high for one slice portion.
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
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