Things You Might Want To Skip Buying At Trader Joe’s

While many of you might think that Trader Joe’s is infallible (I can assure you it’s nearly perfect), we can tell you that you are dead wrong. In this article, you will read about some of the products that might skip buying at Trader Joe’s that are not of the best quality the store is known for and not worth your penny, and you will read about two or three of those you should definitely buy. Some of them are meat, broccoli, cheddar cheese, sliced fruit and bagels.

Top 10 Things Not To Buy

1. Meats (and seafood)

Trader Joe’s prices its meat and seafood differently than other stores. The meat comes from a local supplier, making it less likely to be fresh. The seafood is also pricier, but it is also more affordable than at other stores.

Pre-cooked meats are not that great of a deal for your money. A pre-cooked chicken breast cost 11 cents more per ounce than Publix’s 44 cents per ounce chicken breast.

2.  Broccoli and cheddar cheese quiche

Trader Joe’s broccoli and cheddar cheese quiche is high in sodium and saturated fat, which is not a good choice for people who are health-conscious. ..

3. Sliced Fruit

At Trader Joe’s, a one-pound container of sliced watermelon is priced at $3.50 and a half. To top it off, the sliced fruit is not even the same amount as the fruit when it is whole. To compare, a whole, unsliced watermelon is $4 on average, at competitor stores. ..

Don’t buy sliced fruit products if you plan on saving money.

4.  Seasoned Kale Chips

Kale chips are not worth the money. There are other snacks that are better options. ..

5. Paper Towels And Toilet Paper

Unfortunately, the store does not carry any paper products in bulk. You will have to pay $3.99 for a single package of six toilet paper rolls.

6. Joe’s O’s

Trader Joe’s new cereal, Joe’s O’s, is a disappointment. The cereal has a dry texture and lacks flavor. It also costs 13 cents an ounce, which is more than most of the cereals at Trader Joe’s. ..

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it is the first meal of the day and it is the most important meal of your day. You need to eat a good breakfast to start your day off right and make sure you have enough energy for all of your activities throughout the day.

7. Honey-Drenched Nuts and Fruit

Trader Joe’s honey-drenched nuts and fruit are not as tasty as they are. This product contains up to 300 calories and 26 grams of sugar. So again, for your well-being, you should avoid consuming this particular food.

8. Plain Bagels

Trader Joe’s plain bagels are not as good as other store-bought bagels, but they are not bad enough to last in the fridge for a while. The bagels are not loaded with preservatives and are not good for eating when they get hard.

Good Things You May Want at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s has a wide variety of deals available for shoppers. I want to make sure you don’t miss out on any great deals, so I’ll list some below. ..

Eggs

Trader Joe’s eggs are cheaper than Walmart eggs. Although the Trader Joe’s eggs are not “ethical” eggs (eggs laid by cage-free chickens), they are still eggs and they are healthy. ..

Dried Fruit

Trader Joe’s offers a wide variety of dried fruit, which is different from other stores. Although dried fruit is high in sugar, the vitamins packed inside it far outweigh the cons. An 8-ounce package of dried fruit will cost you $3.99, which is a few dollars cheaper per ounce than other stores.

Flowers

The flowers at the store can brighten up your day or uplift your mood. The prices for flowers vary, but they can be found for as low as $3.99 and as high as $12.99.

Although we gave you some eye-openers on Trader Joe’s bad deals, the store is still a great store by light years compared to Walmart and other similar-sized stores. If you do your entire grocery at Trader Joe’s, you still save up a lot more than when shopping at other stores.