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Trader Joe's Multigrain Blend with Vegetables
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Frozen mixed diced vegetables

Trader Joe's Multigrain Blend with Vegetables

16 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 73

Trader Joe's Multigrain Blend with Vegetables scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Multigrain Blend with Vegetables

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−20

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [5]
  • Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal+1
TOTAL 73Good

100 − 27 = 73

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00009798000070 · 2026-05-04

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy114 kcal
Fat1.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Carbohydrates19.3 g
Sugars2.9 g
Added sugars0.7 g
Fiber3.6 g
Protein2.9 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 1 cup (140g)

Ingredients

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

cooked Grain (Water, Barley, Corn, Spelt [Wheat], Whole Rice - Ermes Variety [Red], Whole Rice - Ribe Variety, Whole Rice - Venus Variety [Black] Salt), Peas, Carrots, Water, Zuchini, Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onion, Sugar, Salt, Pepper

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

May contain: Soy

  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  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