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Is Trader Joe's Trager Joe's, Thai Yellow Curry Sauce healthy?

Trager Joe's, Thai Yellow Curry Sauce

Condiments & Sauces · Updated 2026-10-18

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

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 trager joe's, thai yellow curry sauce is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Simple aromatic base with coconut milk, but canola oil, added sugar, and high sodium lower its longevity-focused alignment. Strengths include built on coconut milk, garlic, onion, ginger, and chili, limited whole-food spice and aromatic content, and low fiber, but no artificial colors listed, while main considerations include high sodium at about 820 mg per 60 g serving, added sugar listed as an early ingredient, and canola oil and several additives and stabilizers.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • Built on coconut milk, garlic, onion, ginger, and chili
  • Limited whole-food spice and aromatic content
  • Low fiber, but no artificial colors listed

What held the score back?

  • High sodium at about 820 mg per 60 g serving
  • Added sugar listed as an early ingredient
  • Canola oil and several additives and stabilizers

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER. CANOLA OIL, SUGAR. DEHYDRATED COCONUT MILK (COCONUT, SODIUM CASEINATE [MILK]), GARLIC, ONION, COCONUT MILK, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GINGER, RED CHILI, CORNSTARCH, SPICES, CULTURED WHEY (MILK), ONION AND GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, CULTURED DEXTROSE, INULIN (CHICORY ROOT), NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 60 g (0.25 cup)

  • Calories1005% DV
  • Protein1g2% DV
  • Total Carbs9g3% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat7g9% DV
  • Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Trager Joe's, Thai Yellow Curry Sauce
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces)
GTIN / UPC
00000000785570
Serving size
60 g (0.25 cup)
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", "dextrose". 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: Higher sodium (820.2mg)

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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 (1g)

    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)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (9g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Trager Joe's, Thai Yellow Curry Sauce 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 Trager Joe's, Thai Yellow Curry Sauce shows about 1.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Trager Joe's, Thai Yellow Curry Sauce: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Built on coconut milk, garlic, onion, ginger, and chili; Limited whole-food spice and aromatic content; Low fiber, but no artificial colors listed.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High sodium at about 820 mg per 60 g serving; Added sugar listed as an early ingredient; Canola oil and several additives and stabilizers.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Condiments & Sauces, 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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