Organic Shredded Kale

Name: Organic Shredded Kale
Brand: Trader Joe's

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Common questions

Is Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale healthy?

Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale scores 100/100 on Tallow — our clean band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale?

Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale lists 1 ingredient, starting with Organic Kale. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

Does Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale contain seed oils?

No. Nothing in Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".

How processed is Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale?

Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed. NOVA runs 1 to 4, where 1 is whole food and 4 is ultra-processed.

How does Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale compare to other prepared meals?

At 100/100 Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale sits in our top band, among the better prepared meals we have scored.

Is Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale organic?

Yes. Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale carries USDA Organic certification, which is worth +5 points in the score above.

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