Trader Joe’s Roti with Thai Red Curry
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Protein
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Roti with Thai Red Curry is a frozen prepared meal featuring a flatbread paired with a coconut-based vegetable curry. Its main strength is a high protein content for this meal type, while its main tradeoff is the presence of added sugars. Overall, it serves as a calorie-dense convenience meal for those seeking a quick plant-based dinner.
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 add more crisp vegetables to the meal.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by high calorie and saturated fat levels, primarily driven by the coconut milk and oils. While it provides a meaningful amount of protein and fiber, the added sugars are notable for a savory dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 830 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 53g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 670mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs | 78g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars | 9g | — |
| Added Sugars | 8g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
Ingredient Analysis
The meal is built from wheat flour, coconut milk, and a variety of vegetables like eggplant and cabbage. The formulation is heavily supported by refined oils and a complex curry paste containing industrial gums and multiple sweeteners.
Ingredients
ROTI (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, RICE BRAN OIL, RICE BRAN OIL SHORTENING, SUGAR, SEA SALT, XANTHAN GUM), RED CURRY (COCONUT MILK [COCONUT, WATER], WATER, RED CURRY PASTE[WATER, GARLIC, RICE BRAN OIL, DRIED RED CHILI PEPPERS, LEMONGRASS, SHALLOTS, BIRDS EYE CHILE PEPPER, GROUND NUTMEG, CUMIN POWDER, CORIANDER POWDER, SEA SALT, SUGAR, GALANGAL, WHITE PEPPER, GROUND CARDAMOM, CITRIC ACID {ACIDIFIER}] , GREEN EGGPLANT, CABBAGE, POTATO, RICE BRAN OIL, SUGAR BLEND [COCONUT SUGAR, CANE SUGAR], THAI BASIL, SEA SALT, RED SPUR CHILE PEPPER, SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEAN, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR]).
