Joe-joe's

Joe-joe's by Trader Joe's has 500 kcal per 100 g. One serving (26 g) is about 130 kcal.

Joe-joe's contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g — about 0.5 g per 26 g serving.

Yes — 38.5 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 10 teaspoons. Sugar makes up 56% of its carbohydrates.

It has 9.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 48% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (500 kcal), sugar (38.5 g), saturated fat (9.6 g). Overall that places it in band E.

About 20 g of Joe-joe's equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 500 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 250 kcal.

It is a moderate source: 1.9 mg per 100 g, about 11% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 22%.