Trader Joe’s Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Low Calorie
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Trader Joe’s Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower is a frozen vegetable blend designed as a grain alternative. Its main strength is the inclusion of a variety of colorful peppers and tomatoes, while its main tradeoff is a relatively high sodium content. Overall, it serves as a convenient, low-calorie base for plant-based meals.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Try it as a base for a burrito bowl topped with black beans, avocado, and fresh salsa.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by very low calories and zero saturated fat, though the sodium levels are notable for a vegetable-based product.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs | 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from cauliflower, tomatoes, and a mix of bell peppers. It is a moderately processed formulation that uses pickled jalapeños and a blend of spices to create its flavor profile.
Ingredients
CAULIFLOWER, TOMATOES, RED BELL PEPPERS, YELLOW BELL PEPPERS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, WATER, PICKLED JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENO PEPPERS, WATER, ALCOHOL VINEGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, TURMERIC OLEORESIN [COLOR]), CILANTRO, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, SALT, LIME JUICE, CAYENNE PEPPER, CUMIN, GARLIC PUREE.
