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Great Value Black Eyed Peas, Black Eyed: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

High integrity

Great Value black eyed peas, black eyed received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This product mainly consists of black eyed peas, which are whole foods, giving it a high integrity score. The presence of disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative, could be a concern for some. Despite the additive, the product contains mostly natural ingredients, making it a good choice for those looking for minimally processed foods. A simpler option to consider is fresh cooked black eyed peas with a pinch of salt.

Food Integrity Score 88/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

Simpler options to consider

  • Fresh cooked black eyed peas with a pinch of salt

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Black Eyed Peas, Black Eyed
GTIN / UPC
00605388188335
Serving size
130 GRM (1/2 cup)
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

Black Eyed Peas, Black Eyed

Great Value

High integrity

Warning Signs

Disodium EDTA is a synthetic additive for preserving color.

Consider This

Look out for refined and processed ingredients like salt and disodium EDTA.

Good Substitutes

Fresh cooked black eyed peas with a pinch of salt could be a cleaner swap.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This product mainly consists of black eyed peas, which are whole foods, giving it a high integrity score. The presence of disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative, could be a concern for some. Despite the additive, the product contains mostly natural ingredients, making it a good choice for those looking for minimally processed foods.

Key Highlights

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • DISODIUM EDTA — Synthetic additive for color retention

Highest concern ingredients

  • DISODIUM EDTA (6/10) — Synthetic additive for color retention

Better choice tips

  • Fresh cooked black eyed peas with a pinch of salt

Ingredients

Ingredient list

BLACK EYED PEAS WATER, SALT, DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION).

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

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

  1. DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Keeps processed food appealing

    Additional note

    Synthetic additive for color retention

  2. SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernRefined salt

    What this is

    Refined salt

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Used in moderation, mildly refined

    Additional note

    Added for flavor and preservation

  3. BLACK EYED PEASConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food ingredient

    Additional note

    Whole, unprocessed food

  4. WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Commonly used, non-processed

    Additional note

    Common food solvent

This score estimates food integrity based on label review and is not a safety or health rating. 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.

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (DISODIUM EDTA)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (DISODIUM EDTA)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (DISODIUM EDTA)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Paleo-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "pea". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

    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 Black Eyed Peas, Black Eyed highly processed?

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

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Great Value Black Eyed Peas, Black Eyed shows about 4.03g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Black Eyed Peas, Black Eyed: 2g 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: Whole food beans; High in fiber; Good protein content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium; Contains additive.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Canned & Bottled Beans, 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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