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Is Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns healthy?

Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-18

Longevity Score

72/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

Choose Occasionally

There 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 teriyaki mushroom mini bao buns is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Mushroom and vegetable filling is a plus, but refined wheat bun, added sugar, and sodium lower the overall alignment. Strengths include mushroom and vegetable filling, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, and modest protein per serving, while main considerations include refined wheat flour bun with low fiber, added sugar in dough and seasoning, and sodium at 380 mg per serving.

Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Mushroom and vegetable filling
  • Contains shiitake and oyster mushrooms
  • Modest protein per serving

What held the score back?

  • Refined wheat flour bun with low fiber
  • Added sugar in dough and seasoning
  • Sodium at 380 mg per serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Wheat Flour, Water, Cornstarch, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Tapioca Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Salt, King Oyster Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Oyster Mushroom, Carrot, Onion, Spring Onion, Miso Teriyaki Seasoning (Sugar, Soybean Powder, Maltodextrin, Vinegar Powder, Salt, Ginger, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color), Ginger, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Wheat Flour, Salt), Garlic.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 90 g (3 buns (90 g))

  • Calories19610% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs34g12% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat4.5g6% DV
  • Saturated Fat3g15% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Foods)
GTIN / UPC
00000000765411
Serving size
90 g (3 buns (90 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

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    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 (33g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    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", "soy sauce". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    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: Higher sugar (8g)

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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

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    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: Available carbohydrates (34g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns 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.

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 Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns: 8g added sugar per serving; 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: Mushroom and vegetable filling; Contains shiitake and oyster mushrooms; Modest protein per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined wheat flour bun with low fiber; Added sugar in dough and seasoning; Sodium at 380 mg per serving.

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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