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Is Trader Joe's Squiggly Knife Cut Style Noodles With A Spicy Garlic Sesame Sauce healthy?

Squiggly Knife Cut Style Noodles With A Spicy Garlic Sesame Sauce

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-08-07

Longevity Score

70/100

Food Integrity Score

64/100

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 squiggly knife cut style noodles with a spicy garlic sesame sauce is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 70 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 64 out of 100. Whole grains and protein present; watch sodium and sugar. Strengths include whole grain noodles, good protein content, and sesame oil, while main considerations include moderate sodium level, added sugar, and uses canola oil.

Longevity Score 70/100Food Integrity Score 64/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain noodles
  • Good protein content
  • Includes sesame oil

What held the score back?

  • Moderate sodium level
  • Includes added sugar
  • Uses canola oil

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Noodles (wheat flour, water, salt), spicy soy garlic sauce (soy sauce [water, glucose, defatted soy flour, invert sugar syrup, wheat, salt, caramel color, ethyl alcohol, yeast extract powder, malic acid], seasoning sauce [water, cane sugar, salt, yeast extract, malic acid], spicy garlic oil [garlic oil (canola oil, garlic, mixed tocopherols), sugar, yeast extract, red chili powder, cayenne powder, chili pepper]), sesame seed paste (sesame seeds, oil blend [canola oil, sesame oil]). Contains soy, sesame, wheat.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 113 g (113g)

  • Calories46023% DV
  • Protein15g30% DV
  • Total Carbs66g24% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat15g19% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Squiggly Knife Cut Style Noodles With A Spicy Garlic Sesame Sauce
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Plant Based Foods And Beverages)
GTIN / UPC
00000000777407
Serving size
113 g (113g)
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

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 (63g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher sodium (700mg)

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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: Higher calories per serving (460 kcal)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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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: Available carbohydrates (66g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Squiggly Knife Cut Style Noodles With A Spicy Garlic Sesame Sauce 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 Squiggly Knife Cut Style Noodles With A Spicy Garlic Sesame Sauce shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Squiggly Knife Cut Style Noodles With A Spicy Garlic Sesame Sauce: 8g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, invert sugar syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain noodles; Good protein content; Includes sesame oil.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium level; Includes added sugar; Uses canola oil.

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.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, 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.

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