Trader Joe’s Jumeokbap
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Jumeokbap (Trader Joe’s) is a frozen plant-based rice ball filled with beefless bulgogi. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a flavor-forward convenience item for those seeking a quick savory snack.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair it with a side of steamed broccoli or a fresh cucumber salad to create a more balanced meal.
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Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a high sodium concentration and a notable amount of sugar for a savory dish. On the positive side, it contains no saturated fat.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 5g | — |
| Added Sugars | 5g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0 | 0% |
| Total Carbs | 38g | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of rice and a soy-protein bulgogi mixture. The formulation is heavily influenced by sweetened sauces and industrial gums, such as xanthan and guar gum, which increase the level of processing.
Ingredients
WATER, RICE, SAUCE (SUGAR, SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT], WATER, ONION, SALT, GARLIC, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, BLACK PEPPER POWDER, CITRIC ACID [TO PRESERVE]), BEEFLESS BULGOGI (WATER, SAUCE [SUGAR, WATER, SOY SAUCE {WATER, DEFATTED SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT}, PEAR PUREE, ONION, GARLIC, APPLE PUREE, CARAMELIZED SUGAR SYRUP {SUGAR, WATER}, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, GINGER, GREEN ONION EXTRACT {WATER, GREEN ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, PECTINASE}, DEXTRIN, BLACK PEPPER, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM], TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN [SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, RICE FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, COCOA POWDER], SOYBEAN OIL), CARROT, GREEN ONION, CABBAGE, ONION, TEXTURED SOYBEAN PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY SAUCE (WATER, DEFATTED SOYBEAN FLAKES, WHEAT, SALT), SUGAR, GARLIC, CORNSTARCH, SESAME OIL, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN.
