Trader Joe's Roasted Potatoes with Peppers & Onions
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Roasted Potatoes with Peppers & Onions is a frozen vegetable blend intended for quick heating. Its main strength is the variety of colorful produce, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it is a convenient way to incorporate cooked vegetables into a meal.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Pair it with a grilled plant-based protein and a side of steamed greens for a complete dinner bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by moderate calories and low saturated fat, though the sodium levels are notable for a vegetable side.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs | 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 5300mg | 10% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of potatoes, oil, and a mix of bell peppers and onions. A seasoning blend containing maltodextrin, yeast extract, and natural flavors adds savory depth but increases the level of processing.
Ingredients
POTATOES, SUNFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA OIL, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS, YELLOW BELL PEPPERS, OLIVE OIL, CONTAINS 1% OR LESS OF SALT, GARLIC, WATER, ROSEMARY, SAGE, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, MUSTARD, SWEET PEPPER, CHILI PEPPER, CELERY SEEDS, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR.
