Trader Joe's Vegan Tzatziki Dip
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Low Sodium
- No Added Sugar
- Zero Protein
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Trader Joe's Vegan Tzatziki Dip is a plant-based creamy condiment designed to mimic the traditional Greek cucumber-garlic dip. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is the moderate amount of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a flavor-boosting accent for savory dishes.
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 sliced cucumbers, carrots, and pita bread for a fresh appetizer platter.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a lack of protein and fiber, with most of the calories coming from saturated fat.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The dip is built from a base of coconut oil and modified potato starch, combined with fresh cucumber and lemon juice. The formulation relies on industrial gums and synthetic flavors to achieve its creamy texture and taste profile.
Ingredients
DAIRY FREE CREAM CHEESE ALTERNATIVE (WATER, COCONUT OIL, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CHICKPEA PROTEIN, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID [ACIDIFIER], LACTIC ACID [ACIDITY REGULATOR], GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST, NATURAL FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER OIL, CULTURED DEXTROSE [TO PRESERVE], MALTODEXTRIN), CUCUMBER, LEMON JUICE, WATER, CULTURED DEXTROSE (TO PRESERVE), DILL WEED, GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER), SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, WHITE PEPPER.
