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Is Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts healthy?

Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like Brussels sprouts, olive oil, and ginger puree, which contribute to its nutritional value.

How processed is Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts?

Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Brussels sprouts, Olive oil, Toasted sesame oil count in its favor; Hoisin sauce (sugar, water, salt, sweet potato powder, rice vinegar, soybeans, cornstarch, sesame paste, spices, wheat flour, dehydrated garlic, chili peppers), Soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, wheat flour), Brown sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts

Name: Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
Brand: Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's

Fair

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Beneficial ingredients 3

Harmful ingredients 3

Owned by Trader Joe's

Category Vegetables

Summary

This product contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like Brussels sprouts, olive oil, and ginger puree, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, it is processed and includes brown sugar, which adds unnecessary refined sugars. The presence of hoisin and soy sauce, while flavorful, also contributes to its processed nature, limiting its score despite the overall clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Olive oil

Very Good

Olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats that support heart health.

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Brussels sprouts

Good

Brussels sprouts are a nutritious vegetable rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, supporting overall health.

Toasted sesame oil

Good

Toasted sesame oil adds flavor and contains healthy fats beneficial for cardiovascular health.

water

Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is neutral in terms of health impact.

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Rice vinegar

Neutral

Rice vinegar is a flavor enhancer with minimal nutritional impact.

Hoisin sauce (sugar, water, salt, sweet potato powder, rice vinegar, soybeans, cornstarch, sesame paste, spices, wheat flour, dehydrated garlic, chili peppers)

Bad

Hoisin sauce contains added sugars and salt, which can contribute to excessive calorie and sodium intake.

Soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, wheat flour)

Bad

Soy sauce is high in sodium, which can impact blood pressure if consumed in excess.

Brown sugar

Bad

Brown sugar adds extra calories and sugar, which can contribute to weight gain and blood sugar spikes.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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