Trader Joe's, Lentil Soup
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00501194
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size245 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 660mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 6g
21%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
19 listed · 1 flagged for reviewWATER, LENTILS, CARROTS, POTATOES, LEEKS, ONIONS, SPINACH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, OLIVE OIL, TOMATO PASTE, SPIRIT VINEGAR, THICKENER (GUAR GUM), SUGAR, ASCORBIC ACID, SPICES, GARLIC.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Trader Joe's, Lentil Soup scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Other Additives (Thickener (Guar Gum)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 24% of the 7,596 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Trader Joe's, Lentil Soup's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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