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Trader Joe's Spinach & Chive Linguine Pasta
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Linguine

Trader Joe's Spinach & Chive Linguine Pasta

8 oz (227 g)

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains seed oils
  • No additives
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Why it scores 93

Trader Joe's Spinach & Chive Linguine Pasta scores 93 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
  3. Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Spinach & Chive Linguine Pasta

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Ingredients

  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [5]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Energy 375 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [6]
  • Protein 14.3 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [6]
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Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [5]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 93Excellent

100 − 7.5 = 92.5 → 93

GTIN 00002865000065 · 2025-12-31

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy375 kcal
Fat1.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates76.8 g
Sugars1.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber2 g
Protein14.3 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 cup (55g) dry

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Enriched Durum Semolina (Durum Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dried Spinach, Dehydrated Onion, Onion Powder, Dried Egg Whites, Spice, Chives, Onion Concentrate, Sunflower Oil.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Packaging

Plastic

Context only: no points in v1.

Healthiest linguine in the US

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Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov