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Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's: 4.1/5 average ingredient safety
According to Open Food Facts product counts PlainIngredients indexes, Trader Joe's ranks #23 of 7,257 by catalog size (296 tracked products), with an average ingredient safety score of 4.1 out of 5 across scored products. Its most common product category is Plant-based foods and beverages.
- #23 of 7,257 by tracked product count
- Average ingredient safety: 4.1/5 across 77 scored products
- Top category: Plant-based foods and beverages (49 products)
Open-data reference.
296 products analyzed for ingredient safety
Brand Insight: Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's: 296 tracked products, an average ingredient safety score of 4.1 out of 5, Low-Risk-to-Safe territory on regulatory grounds. The three most represented product categories are Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Snacks (10 category labels). Nutri-Score spans 5 of 5 rating bands. Scoring methodology →
How this brand-level score works
A brand-level safety profile aggregates every tracked product we associate with this brand, then summarizes how the safety scores of their ingredients are distributed across that catalog. The standing shown here reflects the additives recorded for these products in Open Food Facts, matched against current FDA and EU regulatory status, it is not an endorsement, a certification, or an independent laboratory finding. Formulations change over time and regional variants differ, so a specific item on a shelf may not match the aggregate above. Read the actual ingredient list printed on packaging before making a purchasing decision, and treat a low score as a prompt to look closer rather than a definitive verdict on a brand.
Sources: Open Food Facts (CC0) · FDA SAFFA · EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
296
Products
4.1
Avg Safety Score
10
Categories
Nutri-Score Distribution
A
38
B
19
C
28
D
26
E
27
Products
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100% Pure Maple Syrup
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
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100% Pure Maple Syrup
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
4.5
21 Seasoning Salute
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score NOT-APPLICABLE · Low Risk
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Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce
0 ingredients
3.5
All Natural Barbecue Auce
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score D · Mixed
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Apple cider
0 ingredients
--
Apple Juice
0 ingredients
4
Apple Sauce
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score A · Low Risk
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Baby Spinach
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
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Baby Spinach
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Baby Spring Mix
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Baked Beans
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Baked Cheese Crunchies
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
4
Baking Powder, Double Acting
2 ingredients · Low Risk
--
Baking Soda
0 ingredients
4
Balsamic Vinaigrette
3 ingredients · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
--
Balsamic Vinegar
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
--
Bambino Pizza Formaggio
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
4
Basmati Rice Medley
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score A · Low Risk
3.7
Beef Shepherd's Pie
3 ingredients · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
3
Beef Tamales
1 ingredient · Mixed
4
Black Bean & Corn Enchilada
1 ingredient · Low Risk
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Black Bean & Monterey Jack Cheese Burrito in a Flour Tortilla
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
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Black Beans
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
--
Blenheim Variety Extra Choice Apricots
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
--
Blueberry Juice
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Blueberry Waffles
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
3
Bold & Smoky Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Mixed
--
British Style Crumpets
0 ingredients
--
Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Quiche
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Broccoli Florets
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Broccoli Florets
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
4
Brownie Truffle Baking Mix
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
4
Bruschetta Sauce Roma Tomatoes with Olive Oil, Basil & Garlic
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
--
Butter croissants
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
--
Butter Quarters - Unsalted
0 ingredients
4
Buttermilk pancake & baking mix
1 ingredient · Low Risk
4.3
Caesar Salad with White Chicken Meat
3 ingredients · Low Risk
--
California garlic powder
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
4
California Style Sprouted Wheat Bread
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score A · Low Risk
--
Capers In Vinegar
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
--
Cauliflower & Broccoli Vegetable Patties
0 ingredients
3
CHEESE & GREEN CHILE TAMALES
1 ingredient · Mixed
3
Chicken & Cheese Tamales
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Mixed
--
Chicken Burritos
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
--
Chicken Chili with Beans
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Chicken Chow Mein
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
3
Chicken Drummellas
1 ingredient · Mixed
--
Chicken Fried Rice
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
4
Chicken Gyoza Potstickers Dark Chicken Meat & Vegetable Dumplings
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score B · Low Risk
4
Chicken Noodle Soup
4 ingredients · Nutri-Score B · Low Risk
4
Chile Lime Chicken Burgers
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score A · Low Risk
4
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
--
Chocolate Lava Cakes
0 ingredients
--
Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
--
Chopped Spinach
0 ingredients
4
Chunky Salsa
1 ingredient · Low Risk
4.5
Cilantro Dressing
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
--
Cinnamon Bun Spread
0 ingredients
4
Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
4
Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
--
Cioppino Seafood Stew
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
--
Classic English Muffins
0 ingredients
--
Classic Original Water Crackers
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
5
Colossal Olives With Jalapeno Peppers
1 ingredient · Safe
--
Cooked Shrimp Medium
0 ingredients
--
Corn Tortillas
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Cornbread Mix
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Cornichons
0 ingredients
4.3
CRACKER ASSORTMENT
8 ingredients · Nutri-Score A · Low Risk
--
Crayfish tails
0 ingredients
4.5
Cream Cheese
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
--
Creamed Honey, Multi-Floral & Clover Blossoms
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Creamy Peanut Butter from unblanched peanuts salted stir
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Creamy, fresh GOAT CHEESE
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
--
Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies
0 ingredients
--
CRISPY CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
4
Crumbled Feta
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score B · Low Risk
4
Crumbled Feta Cheese with Mediterranean Herbs
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
--
Crunchy Peanut Butter
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Crunchy Peanut Butter from unblanched peanuts
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
4.5
Crushed Garlic
2 ingredients · Low Risk
--
Crushed Wheat Sourdough Bread
0 ingredients
4
Cultured Lowfat Buttermilk
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
--
Dark Chocolate Chips
0 ingredients
4
Dark chocolate covered raisins
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
4
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel
1 ingredient · Low Risk
--
Dark Morello Cherries In Light Syrup
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
5
Diced & Fire Roasted Organic Tomatoes with organic green chilies
2 ingredients · Safe
5
Diced In Tomato Juice
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score A · Safe
5
Dijon Mustard with White Wine
1 ingredient · Safe
4.5
Dressing With Balsamic Vinegar
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score B · Low Risk
--
Dried Apricots
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Dried Berry Medley
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Dried Pitted Tart Montmorency Cherries
0 ingredients
--
Dry Roasted & Salted Almonds
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Dry Roasted Pistachios
0 ingredients
--
Dutch Yellow Baby Potatoes
0 ingredients
--
Extra Lean Ground Beef
0 ingredients
--
Farfalle Authentic Italian Pasta
0 ingredients
--
Flour Tortillas
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
5
French Market Sparkling Lemonade
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Safe
--
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
0 ingredients
--
Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
--
Fruit & Vegetable Wash
0 ingredients
--
Fusilli
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
GARLIC & CHEESE BREAD STICKS
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Gluten free multigrain bread
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
4
Gluten Free Toaster Waffles
1 ingredient · Low Risk
5
Goat Milk Yogurt
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score B · Safe
4.5
Goddess Dressing
2 ingredients · Low Risk
--
Gourmet Fried Onion Pieces
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
4
Green Olive Tapenade
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score B · Low Risk
--
Ground Nutmeg
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
GROUND TURKEY • 93% LEAN / 7% FAT
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
4
Hearty Vegetable broth
1 ingredient · Low Risk
3
Heavy Whipping Cream
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score D · Mixed
3.8
High Fiber Cereal
6 ingredients · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
4
Honey O's Sweetened Whole Grain Oats Cereal with Honey
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
--
Hot & Sweet Mustard
0 ingredients
4.5
Hummus Dip
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score A · Low Risk
--
Instant Miso Soup
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
4
Island Soyaki Sauce
1 ingredient · Low Risk
--
Italian Olive Oil Spray
0 ingredients
--
Italian style turkey meatloaf
0 ingredients
4
Julienne Sliced Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
4
Kosher dill pickles
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score D · Low Risk
4
Laceys Cookies Dark Chocolate Almond
4 ingredients · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
5
Lemon Curd
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score E · Safe
4.3
Light Sour Cream
4 ingredients · Low Risk
--
Low sodium black beans
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
4
Madeleine cookies
4 ingredients · Nutri-Score E · Low Risk
--
Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Maple Pecan Clusters Cereal
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Maple Syrup
0 ingredients
4
Marinara Sauce
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
4
Masala Simmer Sauce
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score A · Low Risk
--
Mexicaine Quiche
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
--
Middle Eastern Style KEBABS Seasoned Beef Patties
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
4
Milk
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score B · Low Risk
--
milk chocolate covered mini pretzels
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
4
Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score D · Low Risk
4
Milk Vitamin D added
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
--
mini hold the cone trader joes
0 ingredients
4.5
Mini Plain Bagels
2 ingredients · Low Risk
--
Mozzarella
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
5
MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD with Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Safe
--
Mushroom & Herb Risotto
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
4
Mushroom Risotto
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
--
New York Deli Style baked CHEESECAKE
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
--
Non-Sorbate Pitted Prunes
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
--
Nonpareille Capers
0 ingredients
--
Old Fashioned Organic Oats
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
--
Organic Baby Lettuce Mix
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Organic Baby Spinach
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Organic Baked Tofu
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
--
Organic Cane Sugar
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score E
--
Organic Chia Seed
0 ingredients
5
Organic Creamy Tomato Soup
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Safe
--
Organic dried fruit cranberries
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Organic Flourless Sprouted 7-Grain Bread
0 ingredients
--
Organic Free Range Chicken Broth
0 ingredients
4
Organic Lemonade
1 ingredient · Low Risk
4.2
Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese
6 ingredients · Nutri-Score B · Low Risk
4
Organic Milk
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
--
Organic oregano
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Organic Pasta Radiatore of Many Colors
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Organic Raspberries
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
4.5
Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
--
Organic Silver Dollar pancakes
0 ingredients
--
Organic Soft Wheat Bread
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
--
Organic Soft White Bread
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Organic Sparkling Lemon + Strawberry Apple Cider Vinegar Beverage
0 ingredients
--
Organic String Cheese
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Organic Thompson Seedless Raisins
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Organic Tofu
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Organic Turkish Apricots Dried Fruit
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
4.5
Organic Whole Milk Yogurt
2 ingredients · Nutri-Score B · Low Risk
--
Organic Wild Blueberries
0 ingredients
4
Oriental Rice Crackers
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score D · Low Risk
--
Orzo
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
5
Oven Ready Breaded Cod Fillets
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Safe
--
Patterson Variety Slab Apricots Dried Fruit
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score D
--
Peach salsa
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
4
Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score D · Low Risk
4
Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score D · Low Risk
--
PEANUT BUTTER from unblanched peanuts UNSALTED STIR
0 ingredients
--
Pecan pie
0 ingredients
--
peppermint herbal tea
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
4
PESTO GENOVESE
1 ingredient · Low Risk
--
PETITE PEAS
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
4
Pineapple Salsa
1 ingredient · Low Risk
--
Pineapple Salsa
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score A
--
Pistachios
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score B
--
Pita Bread Whole Wheat Pockets
0 ingredients
--
Pitted Prunes
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
--
Plain Bagels
0 ingredients · Nutri-Score C
4
Pork & Vegetable Dumplings
1 ingredient · Nutri-Score C · Low Risk
Showing the top 200 of 296 products by data completeness, sorted below.
All Trader Joe's Products
108 products with sufficient ingredient/safety data.
21 Seasoning SaluteAll Natural Barbecue AuceApple SauceBaking Powder, Double ActingBalsamic VinaigretteBambino Pizza FormaggioBasmati Rice MedleyBeef Shepherd's PieBeef TamalesBlack Bean & Corn EnchiladaBold & Smoky Kansas City Style Barbecue SauceBrownie Truffle Baking MixBruschetta Sauce Roma Tomatoes with Olive Oil, Basil & GarlicButtermilk pancake & baking mixCaesar Salad with White Chicken MeatCalifornia Style Sprouted Wheat BreadCHEESE & GREEN CHILE TAMALESChicken & Cheese TamalesChicken DrummellasChicken Gyoza Potstickers Dark Chicken Meat & Vegetable DumplingsChicken Noodle SoupChile Lime Chicken BurgersChocolate Chip Cookie DunkersChunky SalsaCilantro DressingCinnamon Schoolbook CookiesCinnamon Schoolbook CookiesColossal Olives With Jalapeno PeppersCRACKER ASSORTMENTCream CheeseCrumbled FetaCrumbled Feta Cheese with Mediterranean HerbsCrushed GarlicCultured Lowfat ButtermilkDark chocolate covered raisinsDark Chocolate Sea Salt CaramelDiced & Fire Roasted Organic Tomatoes with organic green chiliesDiced In Tomato JuiceDijon Mustard with White WineDressing With Balsamic VinegarFrench Market Sparkling LemonadeGluten Free Toaster WafflesGoat Milk YogurtGoddess DressingGreen Olive TapenadeHearty Vegetable brothHeavy Whipping CreamHigh Fiber CerealHoney O's Sweetened Whole Grain Oats Cereal with HoneyHummus DipIsland Soyaki SauceJulienne Sliced Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive OilKosher dill picklesLaceys Cookies Dark Chocolate AlmondLemon CurdLight Sour CreamMadeleine cookiesMarinara SauceMasala Simmer SauceMilkMilk Chocolate Peanut Butter CupsMilk Vitamin D addedMini Plain BagelsMOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD with Balsamic VinaigretteMushroom RisottoOrganic Creamy Tomato SoupOrganic LemonadeOrganic Lowfat Cottage CheeseOrganic MilkOrganic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni & CheeseOrganic Whole Milk YogurtOriental Rice CrackersOven Ready Breaded Cod FilletsPeanut Butter Filled Pretzel NuggetsPeanut Butter Filled Pretzel NuggetsPESTO GENOVESEPineapple SalsaPork & Vegetable DumplingsRaisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat & Bran CerealRaspberry VinaigretteRed Pepper Spread With Eggplant & GarlicReduced fat mayo dressingRoasted Garlic HummusSeafood Cocktail SauceSHREDDED 3 CHEESE BLENDShredded Sharp CheddarSliced Cracked Wheat Sourdough BreadSmall Curd Cottage CheeseSmall Curd Low Fat Cottage CheeseSour Cream Spinach DipSparkling Apple CiderSpicy Hummus DipSprouted Wheat Multigrain BreadSprouted Wheat Multigrain BreadStuffed Queen Sevillano OlivesSugar Glazed Lebkuchen CookiesTartar Sauce with dill & jalapeñoToasted Oatmeal FlakesToasted Whole Grain Oats CerealTomato SauceTrader Joes Old Fashioned Blister PeanutsTZATZIKI CREAMY GARLIC CUCUMBER DIPVegetable MelangeVeggie SticksVERY GREEN 100% JUICE SMOOTHIEVitamin D MilkWhipped Cream CheeseWhole Artichoke Hearts
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Source: Open Food Facts (product data), FDA Substances Added to Food Inventory (safety scores), EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
Top Categories
- Plant-based foods and beverages 49
- Plant-based foods 48
- Snacks 20
- Fruits and vegetables based foods 16
- Null 15
- Condiments 14
- Meals 14
- Dairies 13
- Cereals and potatoes 13
- Sweet snacks 12
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