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Is Trader Joe's Tater Bites With Sausage & Uncured Ham healthy?

Tater Bites With Sausage & Uncured Ham

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-08

Longevity Score

75/100

Food Integrity Score

82/100

Enjoy in Moderation

Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.

Quick answer

Enjoy in Moderation

Trader Joe's tater bites with sausage & uncured ham is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 75 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 82 out of 100. Rich in protein but high in saturated fat. Strengths include good protein content and whole potatoes, while main considerations include high saturated fat and processed meats.

Longevity Score 75/100Food Integrity Score 82/100

What helped the score?

  • Good protein content
  • Includes whole potatoes

What held the score back?

  • High saturated fat
  • Contains processed meats

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Potato, Cottage Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Milk, Cream, Sea Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Agar), Egg, White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Sausage (Pork, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Natural Flavor), Onion, Gruyere Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Cooked Smoked Uncured Ham, No Nitrates Or Nitrites Added* (Pork, Water, Sea Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Celery Juice Solids), Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Green Onions, Butter (Cream, Natural Flavor), Potato Starch, Garlic, Chives, White Pepper, Cayenne Pepper., *Except For Those Naturally Occurring In Sea Salt And Celery Juice Solids.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 130 g (1 container (130g))

  • Calories28014% DV
  • Protein17g34% DV
  • Total Carbs12g4% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat19g24% DV
  • Saturated Fat10g50% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Tater Bites With Sausage & Uncured Ham
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Salads, Soups & Sides)
GTIN / UPC
00000000846202
Serving size
130 g (1 container (130g))
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: Low fiber (1g)

    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 saturated fat (10g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Higher protein (17g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A supportive signal: Low sugar (2g)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Helpful protein (17g)

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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: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "potato". See ingredients for details.)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Tater Bites With Sausage & Uncured Ham 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 Tater Bites With Sausage & Uncured Ham shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Tater Bites With Sausage & Uncured Ham: 2g total 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: Good protein content; Includes whole potatoes.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat; Contains processed meats.

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 Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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

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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