Trader Joe’s Vegan Spinach & Cashew Ravioli
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Vegan Spinach & Cashew Ravioli (Trader Joe’s) is a prepared plant-based pasta filled with a nut and vegetable blend. Its main strength is the moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the high sodium level. Overall, it serves as a convenient, flavor-forward meal base for those seeking a quick pasta dinner.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a fresh arugula salad and a drizzle of olive oil or a light marinara sauce for a complete meal.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a decent amount of protein and fiber relative to standard pasta, though the sodium is quite high. Saturated fat remains low, which is a positive for a filled pasta.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a base of durum wheat semolina and a filling of spinach and cashews. The formulation is supported by refined starches and vegetable oils to achieve the desired texture and consistency of a processed frozen meal.
Ingredients
Spinach cashew filling (spinach, vegetable oil [soybean oil and/or sunflower oil and/or canola oil], toasted wheat crumbs [wheat flour, yeast, salt], water, cashew, apple juice concentrate, contains 2% or less of: salt, garlic, potato starch, tapioca starch, psyllium fiber), pasta (durum wheat semolina, water).
