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Nems Roundup

We analyzed 5 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Nems shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 5 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Nems you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
225
Sugar
3g
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Chicken Egg Roll

Ingredients: FILLING: CABBAGE, WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, CARROTS, ONION, CELERY. SEASONINGS: SUGAR, SALT, SOY SAUCE POWDER (FERMENTED WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT), DRIED GARLIC, VEGETABLE BASE (SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, DRY VEGETABLES [ONION, GARLIC, CARROTS, CELERY), SESAME OIL, SPICE, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE EXTRACTS), DRY CHICKEN FLAVOR (CHICKEN BROTH, FLAVOR, SALT), DRY MUSHROOM EXTRACT (MALTODEXTRIN, MUSHROOMS), LEMON JUICE POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR), SPICES, GUMS (XANTHAN, LOCUST BEAN, AND GUAR GUM), CANOLA OIL, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH. CRUST: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CORN STARCH, POTATO STARCH, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, VEGETABLE OIL, SOY LECITHIN, GUMS (XANTHAN, LOCUST BEAN, GUAR), ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CARBONATE. CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
204
Protein
10g
Trader Joe's

Lemongrass chicken stix

Ingredients: FILLING: Chicken Meat, Cabbage, Sugar, Cornstarch, Lemongrass,Green Onion, Soybean Oil, Ginger, Salt, Water, Modified Food Starch, Yeast Extract, Spices, Lemongrass Flavor. Wrapper: Water, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil, Salt.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
231
Sugar
1g
Pagoda

Pork egg roll

Ingredients: FILLING: PORK, CABBAGE, CARROTS, CELERY, YELLOW ONION, BROWN RICE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DRIED WHOLE EGGS, SALT, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT SOYBEANS, SALT), MALTODEXTRIN, SPICE, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION. WRAPPER: ENRICHED FLOUR ([BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), WATER, ENRICHED DURUM FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, VEGETABLE OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, DRIED WHOLE EGGS, CORNSTARCH. FRIED IN VEGETABLE OIL. CONTAINS: EGGS, SOY AND WHEAT. MANUFACTURED BY: SEC GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN INC

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
238
Protein
10g
Park Street Deli

Egg Rolls Chicken

Ingredients: filling: cabbage, white meat chicken, carrots, onions, seasoning: sugar, salt, soy sauce powder [(fermented wheat, soybeans, salt), maltodextrin, salt], dried hydrolyzed soy protein, dry vegetables (onion, garlic, vegetable base [salt, autolyzed yeast, garlic, carrots, celery), spice, yeast extract, spice extracts], dry chicken flavor (chicken broth, flavor, salt), dry mushroom extract (maltodextrin, mushrooms), lemon juice powder (maltodextrin, lemon juice concentrate, citric acid, sugar), spices, gums (xanthan, locust bean, guar), canola oil), textured soy flour, modified tapioca starch, soy protein isolate, dry celery, crust: enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, corn starch, potato starch, wheat gluten, salt, vegetable oil, soy lecithin, gums (xanthan, locust bean, guar), calcium carbonate, ascorbic acid, citric acid, total carbohydrate 19g 7% contains: wheat, soy

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
184
Sugar
37g
Bachan's

Japanese Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: Non-GMO Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Cane Sugar, Mirin (Water, Rice, Koji Seed, Sea Salt), Tomato Paste, Organic Ginger, Green Onion, Organic Rice Vinegar, Organic Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Toasted Sesame Oil Contains Wheat, Soy, Sesame oil

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Nems category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 5 products in the Nems category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Nems?+
We rank Nems based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Nems here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.