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Is Trader Joe's Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack healthy?

Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

42/100

Food Integrity Score

62/100

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 tempura seaweed snack is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 42 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100. Seaweed-based snack, but fried tempura batter, added sugar, soybean oil, and additives lower its overall food-quality alignment. Strengths include nori seaweed as a base ingredient and low protein but whole-food seaweed content, while main considerations include fried tempura batter made with refined wheat flour, soybean oil and rice bran oil; seed oil signal present, and added sugar and maltodextrin in seasoning.

Longevity Score 42/100Food Integrity Score 62/100

What helped the score?

  • Nori seaweed as a base ingredient
  • Low protein but whole-food seaweed content

What held the score back?

  • Fried tempura batter made with refined wheat flour
  • Soybean oil and rice bran oil; seed oil signal present
  • Added sugar and maltodextrin in seasoning

Ingredients

Ingredient list

TEMPURA FLOUR MIX (WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, WHITE PEPPER, LEAVENING [BAKING POWDER (SODIUM, ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CORNSTARCH), SALT, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT), RICE BRAN OIL (RICE BRAN OIL, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, NORI SEAWEED, TOGARASHI STYLE SEASONING (SUGAR, SPICE MIX [CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA, RED CHILI POWDER, BLACK PEPPER], SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, SOYBEAN OIL

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 30 g (30.0g)

  • Calories1709% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs15g5% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat11g14% DV
  • Net Carbs13g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00000000740869
Serving size
30 g (30.0g)
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 tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "baking soda". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2g)

    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: Sweetener signals (Sugar, Maltodextrin)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

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

    A supportive signal: Useful energy (170 kcal)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack 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 Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack: sweetener signals include Sugar, Maltodextrin. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Nori seaweed as a base ingredient; Low protein but whole-food seaweed content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Fried tempura batter made with refined wheat flour; Soybean oil and rice bran oil; seed oil signal present; Added sugar and maltodextrin in seasoning.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

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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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