Trader Joe's Potato Gnocchi Stuffed with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
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Potato gnocchi

Trader Joe's Potato Gnocchi Stuffed with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella

16 oz

Score

Excellent 84 out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains seed oils

Why it scores 84

Trader Joe's Potato Gnocchi Stuffed with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. minus 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. minus 2.5 points 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

Potato Gnocchi Stuffed with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella

START100

Ingredients

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

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [6]
  • Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
    Strong High in salt. [7]
subtotal−6

TOTAL 84Excellent

100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84


GTIN 00006295000053 · 2026-09-04

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy133 kcal
Fat2.6 g
Saturated fat1.5 g
Carbohydrates21.5 g
Sugars4.4 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber2.2 g
Protein4.4 g
Salt1.3 g

Serving: 1 cup (135 g)

Ingredients

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

potato, unbleached wheat flour, crushed tomatoes, citric acid, liquid whole eggs, mozzarella cheese, milk, salt, microbial rennet, lactic acid starter culture, salt, liquid egg whites, extra virgin olive oil, onions, basil, sunflower seed oil, garlic

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg

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

Always check the package: recipes change.

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. 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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  5. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int