Trader Joe’s Vegetable Spring Rolls
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
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Vegetable Spring Rolls are a frozen appetizer featuring a blend of cabbage, carrots, and tofu. Its main strength is the moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it serves as a convenient plant-based starter for a larger meal.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a side of sweet chili sauce and a fresh cucumber salad for a complete appetizer platter.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a balanced mix of fiber and protein, though the sodium levels are notable for a small serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs | 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The filling is built from a base of cabbage, carrots, and tofu, but the addition of corn syrup solids and refined starches in the wrapper increases the level of processing.
Ingredients
FILLING: CABBAGE, CARROT, ONION, SGREDDED WHITE TOFU [SOYBEAN, WATER, CALCIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)], EDAMAME (SOYBEANS), KALE, MUSHROOM, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, SESAME OIL, GARLIC, SALT, GINGER, SOY SAUCE (SOY SAUCE [SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT], STARCH [STARCH, SALT]), BLACK PEPPER, YEAST EXTRACT, WRAPPER: WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SOYBEAN OIL.
