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Great Value Bacon Jalapeno Rising Crust Pizza, Bacon Jalapeno: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value bacon jalapeno rising crust pizza, bacon jalapeno received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and high additive load. This pizza's ingredient list shows a moderate level of processed inputs, like sodium phosphates and mono- and diglycerides, hinting at industrial formulation. Despite recognizable cheese and crust ingredients, artificial flavoring and additives reduce its integrity score. Enjoy this occasionally due to its mix of wholesome and engineered components. Main considerations include additive load, family watchlist, and processing. Simpler options: Choose pizza with fewer processed ingredients; homemade versions offer simple, natural alternatives.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Additive load
  • Family Watchlist
  • Processing

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose pizza with fewer processed ingredients
  • Homemade versions offer simple, natural alternatives

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Bacon Jalapeno Rising Crust Pizza, Bacon Jalapeno
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Pizza)
GTIN / UPC
00194346080410
Serving size
134 GRM (1/6 pizza)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Bacon Jalapeno Rising Crust Pizza, Bacon Jalapeno

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Natural flavors and sodium aluminum phosphate stand out in this pizza's crust.

Consider This

The inclusion of modified food starch and monosodium diglycerides often signifies ultra-processed foods.

Good Substitutes

Try a homemade pizza with simple cheese, tomatoes, and whole grain flour for fewer additives.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This pizza's ingredient list shows a moderate level of processed inputs, like sodium phosphates and mono- and diglycerides, hinting at industrial formulation. Despite recognizable cheese and crust ingredients, artificial flavoring and additives reduce its integrity score. Enjoy this occasionally due to its mix of wholesome and engineered components.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Additive load
  • Family Watchlist
  • Processing

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • SAUCE (MOZZARELLA SEASONING) — Contains additives and flavor enhancers.
  • BACON — Contains preservatives and flavor enhancers.

Highest concern ingredients

  • SAUCE (MOZZARELLA SEASONING) (7/10) — Contains flavor enhancers and additives.
  • BACON (7/10) — Uses preservatives and flavor enhancers.

Better choice tips

  • Choose pizza with fewer processed ingredients.
  • Homemade versions offer simple, natural alternatives.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CRUST (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [ WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: LEAVENING [CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], SALT, ENZYME, ASCORBIC ACID, WHEAT STARCH, DEGERMED CORN MEAL, SOY LECITHIN), SAUCE (WATER, MOZZARELLA SEASONING WHEY, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CREAMER POWDER {COCONUT OIL. CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES}, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, MOZZARELLA CHEESE POWDER {MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE}]), LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BACON (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRATE, MAY CONTAIN LESS THAN 2% OF SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, FLAVORINGS, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING), JALAPENO PEPPERS, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET), ROMANO CHEESE MADE WITH COW'S MILK (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET), ASIAGO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET), GRANULATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. SAUCE (WATER, MOZZARELLA SEASONING WHEY, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CREAMER POWDER {COCONUT OIL. CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES}, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, MOZZARELLA CHEESE POWDER {MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE}])Concern 7/10 — Higher concernSauceWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Sauce

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Complex formulation increases processing level.

    Additional note

    Presence of varied additives.

    Family watchlist

    Contains additives and flavor enhancers.

  2. BACON (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRATE, MAY CONTAIN LESS THAN 2% OF SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, FLAVORINGS, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernCured meatWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Cured meat

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Additives and curing agents concern.

    Additional note

    Contains preservatives and flavoring agents.

    Family watchlist

    Contains preservatives and flavor enhancers.

  3. CRUST (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [ WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: LEAVENING [CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], SALT, ENZYME, ASCORBIC ACID, WHEAT STARCH, DEGERMED CORN MEAL, SOY LECITHIN)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernProcessed breadAdditive

    What this is

    Processed bread

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Mixed processed and natural elements raise concerns.

    Additional note

    Contains multiple processed components.

  4. LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese

    What this is

    Cheese

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Basic cheese ingredient with normal processing.

    Additional note

    Standard cheese processing.

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  1. PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese

    What this is

    Cheese

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Contains basic cheese components.

    Additional note

    Standard cheese processing.

  2. ROMANO CHEESE MADE WITH COW'S MILK (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese

    What this is

    Cheese

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Cheese produced traditionally.

    Additional note

    Standard cheese processing.

  3. ASIAGO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese

    What this is

    Cheese

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Follows normal cheese production processes.

    Additional note

    Standard cheese processing.

  4. GRANULATED GARLICConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Basic pantry ingredient.

    Additional note

    Standard seasoning.

  5. DEHYDRATED PARSLEY.Concern 1/10 — Very low concernHerb

    What this is

    Herb

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor naturally.

    Additional note

    Basic herb drying.

  6. JALAPENO PEPPERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernPepper

    What this is

    Pepper

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Natural whole food ingredient.

    Additional note

    Adds flavor naturally.

This rating is based on ingredient integrity and not on health or safety concerns. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegetarian

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "bacon". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Great Value Bacon Jalapeno Rising Crust Pizza, Bacon Jalapeno highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Great Value Bacon Jalapeno Rising Crust Pizza, Bacon Jalapeno shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Bacon Jalapeno Rising Crust Pizza, Bacon Jalapeno: 4.01g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains protein; Includes multiple cheeses.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High in sodium; Contains processed meats; Refined flour used.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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