Trader Joe’s Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings
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
- Sodium
Verdict
Trader Joe’s Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings are a frozen, plant-based version of a traditional dim sum staple. Their main strength is a moderate protein content, while their main tradeoff is high sodium. Overall, they function as a flavor-focused accompaniment rather than a standalone meal.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair them with steamed bok choy and a side of sliced cucumbers for a balanced dinner bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a high sodium concentration that outweighs the modest amounts of fiber and protein. Saturated fat is kept low, though the overall nutrient density is limited.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 620mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs | 36g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 3g | — |
| Added Sugars | 2g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The filling is based on jackfruit, cabbage, and spinach, but the dough and soup consistency rely on modified tapioca starch and industrial gums. These additives, combined with a seasoned soy-based mixture, result in a highly processed formulation.
Ingredients
FILLING (WATER, JACKFRUIT [JACKFRUIT, WATER], GREEN CABBAGE, CANOLA OIL, SPINACH, CARROT, RICE WINE [WATER, RICE, SALT], GREEN ONION, SUGAR, GINGER PUREE [GINGER, WATER], SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT], KALE, METHYLCELLULOSE, SEA SALT, SESAME OIL, SPINACH POWDER, GROUND GINGER, AGAR-AGAR, DRIED SHIITAKE MUSHROOM, YEAST EXTRACT, WHITE PEPPER), DOUGH (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SEA SALT, CANOLA OIL)
