Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Bread & Butter Chips Pickles, Bread & Butter: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value bread & butter chips pickles, bread & butter received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects moderately processed and high additive load. The product contains ingredients often seen in factory-formulated foods, such as high fructose corn syrup and Yellow 5, which suggest a higher level of processing. Such products are best consumed occasionally rather than regularly. While cucumbers are a natural ingredient, the additives used for flavor and color highlight processing intentions. Main considerations include additive load, family watchlist, and ingredient concern. A simpler option to consider is pickles with cucumbers, vinegar, salt.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
- Ingredient concern
Simpler options to consider
- Pickles with cucumbers, vinegar, salt
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Bread & Butter Chips Pickles, Bread & Butter
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Condiments & Sauces (source: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742145990- Serving size
- 28 g (1 ONZ)
- 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
Bread & Butter Chips Pickles, Bread & Butter
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Yellow 5 and high fructose corn syrup could be potential concerns for some.
Consider This
Ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and Yellow 5 suggest ultra-processed formulation.
Good Substitutes
Look for pickles made with cucumbers, vinegar, and salt only.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThe product contains ingredients often seen in factory-formulated foods, such as high fructose corn syrup and Yellow 5, which suggest a higher level of processing. Such products are best consumed occasionally rather than regularly. While cucumbers are a natural ingredient, the additives used for flavor and color highlight processing intentions.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
- Ingredient concern
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP — Refined sweetener
- SPICE — Vague spices
- YELLOW 5 — Artificial color
Highest concern ingredients
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (6/10) — Linked to ultra-processed products.
- YELLOW 5 (8/10) — Artificial color with some controversy.
Better choice tips
- Pickles with cucumbers, vinegar, salt.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, SPICE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, YELLOW 5.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
YELLOW 5Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Artificial color with some controversy.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive
Family watchlist
Artificial color
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Linked to ultra-processed products.
Additional note
Sweetener, refined syrup
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
CALCIUM CHLORIDEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used in processing for texture.
Additional note
Firming agent
SPICEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
It's a non-specific term, which could be concerning.
Additional note
Vague ingredient description
Family watchlist
Vague spices
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DISTILLED VINEGARConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPreservative
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common preservative in pickles.
Additional note
Mild acid, preservative
CUCUMBERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A wholesome, whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Base ingredient
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Essential liquid ingredient.
Additional note
Dilution/base ingredient
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Essential for preserving and flavoring.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
This is not a medical rating. It reflects the ingredient-based assessment of food quality. 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.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary 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 "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Bread & Butter Chips Pickles, Bread & Butter 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.
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 Bread & Butter Chips Pickles, Bread & Butter shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Bread & Butter Chips Pickles, Bread & Butter: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include high fructose corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low calorie content; Contains cucumbers.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Contains artificial color.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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.
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