
TRADER JOE'S
Label Serving
142 g
Barcode
00480857
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
7.1/10
Health Score
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (142 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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11 / 13 researched · AI analyzing 2 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WATER, TOMATOES, LENTILS, RED KIDNEY BEANS, ONION, CREAM (MILK), SALT, BUTTER, SUNFLOWER OIL, GINGER, RED CHILIES, CUMIN.
Contains allergens: Cream, Butter
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Tomatoes
flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment
Lentils
Protein source, dietary fiber supplement, texturizer, and primary ingredient in soups, stews, and plant-based foods.
Onion
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Cream
Fat source, texturizer, emulsifier, and flavor enhancer in dairy, bakery, and confectionery products.
Red Kidney Beans
Protein source, dietary fiber additive, thickener in soups, and primary ingredient in plant-based culinary dishes.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Butter
Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture.
Sunflower Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Ginger
Flavour and aromatic enhancer
Cumin
flavour
Red Chillies
RED CHILIES
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
2 Tomatoes | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment | Tomatoes are a widely consumed, nutrient-dense whole food recognized for their high antioxidant and vitamin content with minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
3 Lentils | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein source, dietary fiber supplement, texturizer, and primary ingredient in soups, stews, and plant-based foods. | Lentils are a nutrient-dense whole food recognized globally for their protein and fiber content, presenting minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
4 Onion | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
5 Cream Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Fat source, texturizer, emulsifier, and flavor enhancer in dairy, bakery, and confectionery products. | Cream is a natural dairy fat high in calories and saturated fatty acids, requiring consideration within daily energy and lipid intake goals. |
6 Red Kidney Beans | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein source, dietary fiber additive, thickener in soups, and primary ingredient in plant-based culinary dishes. | Red kidney beans are a standard, nutrient-dense whole food ingredient that requires thorough cooking to ensure proper digestibility. |
7 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
8 Butter Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture. | Butter is a traditional dairy fat that provides essential fat-soluble vitamins, while dietary guidelines recommend consuming it in moderation as part of balanced saturated fat intake. |
9 Sunflower Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
10 Ginger | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aromatic enhancer | Ginger is a widely consumed natural ingredient with a long history of safe culinary use and favorable nutritional considerations. |
11 Cumin | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Cumin is a widely utilized culinary spice with a strong safety profile for standard dietary consumption. |
12 Red Chillies | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 RED CHILIES Indexing with AI... |
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