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Trader Joe's Thai Shrimp Gyoza: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Trader Joe's thai shrimp gyoza received a Food Integrity Score of 75 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects moderately processed and low additive load. This product contains a mix of natural and refined ingredients. Shrimp and vegetables lead the list, pointing to nutritious aspects, while ingredients like soybean oil and palm oil introduce moderately processed elements. Some watchlist items such as vegetable powder with maltodextrin suggest industrial tweaking, making this product suitable for occasional consumption rather than a daily staple. Main considerations include soybean oil, palm oil, and vegetable powder (onion, cabbage, carrot, spring onion, maltodextrin [corn], salt). Simpler options: Use olive oil instead of refined oils; make gyoza with whole foods at home.
Food Integrity Score 75/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Soybean Oil
- Palm Oil
- Vegetable Powder (Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Maltodextrin [corn], Salt)
Simpler options to consider
- Use olive oil instead of refined oils
- Make gyoza with whole foods at home
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Thai Shrimp Gyoza
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Meals)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000479448- Serving size
- 85 g (3 pleces (85 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
Food Integrity results
Thai Shrimp Gyoza
Trader Joe's
High integrity
Warning Signs
This product includes soybean oil, which some people choose to avoid.
Consider This
Features processed wheat starch and palm oil, associated with higher processing concerns.
Good Substitutes
Consider making homemade dumplings with whole foods and minimal oils instead.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis product contains a mix of natural and refined ingredients. Shrimp and vegetables lead the list, pointing to nutritious aspects, while ingredients like soybean oil and palm oil introduce moderately processed elements. Some watchlist items such as vegetable powder with maltodextrin suggest industrial tweaking, making this product suitable for occasional consumption rather than a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Soybean Oil
- Palm Oil
- Vegetable Powder (Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Maltodextrin [corn], Salt)
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Soybean Oil — Refined oil
- Palm Oil — Refined oil
Highest concern ingredients
- Soybean Oil (6/10) — Refined industrial oil
- Vegetable Powder (Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Maltodextrin [corn], Salt) (5/10) — Powder with maltodextrin additive
- Palm Oil (5/10) — Refined industrial oil
Better choice tips
- Use olive oil instead of refined oils.
- Make gyoza with whole foods at home.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
FILLING (Shrimp, White Cabbage, Chives, Green Onion, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Vegetable Powder (Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Maltodextrin [corn], Salt), DOUGH (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Tapioca Starch, Water, Palm Oil).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soybean OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil; often considered less desirable.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil
Vegetable Powder (Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Spring Onion, Maltodextrin [corn], Salt)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Contains maltodextrin, a typical additive.
Additional note
Powder with maltodextrin additive
Family watchlist
Contains maltodextrin
Palm OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil; often considered less desirable.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil
Wheat StarchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProcessed starch
What this is
Processed starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch; increases processing level.
Additional note
Refined starch form
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Tapioca StarchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProcessed starch
What this is
Processed starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Processed starch; increases processing level.
Wheat FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour, common in baked goods.
Additional note
Refined but typical for dough
Sesame OilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNatural refined oil
What this is
Natural refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural oil; culinary use.
Additional note
Typical culinary oil
SugarConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common refined sweetener.
Additional note
Refined sweetener
SaltConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning, expected.
Additional note
Essential condiment
ShrimpConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole shrimp, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Simple recognizable food
White CabbageConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole cabbage, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Whole recognizable food
ChivesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole chives, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Whole recognizable food
Green OnionConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole green onion, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Whole recognizable food
OnionConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole onion, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Whole recognizable food
GingerConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole ginger, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Whole recognizable food
GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole garlic, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Whole recognizable food
PepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole pepper, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable spice
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Essential, non-controversial ingredient.
Additional note
Basic component
This score is based on ingredient integrity and processing, not safety or nutrition. 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.
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.
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 "shrimp". 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 "shrimp". 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 "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Seafood ingredients (Mentions "shrimp". 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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
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: Family watchlist items (Soybean Oil)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Family watchlist items (Soybean Oil)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Family watchlist items (Soybean Oil)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Thai Shrimp Gyoza 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 Thai Shrimp Gyoza shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Thai Shrimp Gyoza: 1g 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: Includes shrimp for protein; Contains vegetables; Moderate sodium level.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Contains palm oil; Refined wheat flour.
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
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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