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Great Value Buffalo Style Chicken Topped With Spicy Buffalo Style Ranch Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella, Provolone And Asiago Cheese Rising Crust Pizza, Buffalo Style Chicken: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value buffalo style chicken topped with spicy buffalo style ranch sauce, white meat chicken, mozzarella, provolone and asiago cheese rising crust pizza, buffalo style chicken received a Food Integrity Score of 46 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects moderately processed and high additive load. This pizza leans towards a factory-formulated product with several refined ingredients and flavor enhancers. It's a classic example of how additives such as modified food starch and isolated soy protein contribute to processing complexity and reduce its food integrity. Enjoy this for convenience but aim to incorporate simpler meals more often. Main considerations include refined oil, modified starch, and artificial flavors. Simpler options: Use simple pizza with whole ingredients; consider pizzas without additives.
Food Integrity Score 46/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined oil
- Modified starch
- Artificial flavors
Simpler options to consider
- Use simple pizza with whole ingredients
- Consider pizzas without additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Buffalo Style Chicken Topped With Spicy Buffalo Style Ranch Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella, Provolone And Asiago Cheese Rising Crust Pizza, Buffalo Style Chicken
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Pizza)
- GTIN / UPC
00194346080434- Serving size
- 132 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
Buffalo Style Chicken Topped With Spicy Buffalo Style Ranch Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella, Provolone And Asiago Cheese Rising Crust Pizza, Buffalo Style Chicken
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Watch for soybean oil, modified food starch, and artificial flavors in this pizza.
Consider This
Ingredients like soybean oil and modified food starch often suggest ultra-processed or factory-formulated foods.
Good Substitutes
Consider homemade pizza with whole ingredients like fresh dough, real cheese, and natural sauces.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis pizza leans towards a factory-formulated product with several refined ingredients and flavor enhancers. It's a classic example of how additives such as modified food starch and isolated soy protein contribute to processing complexity and reduce its food integrity. Enjoy this for convenience but aim to incorporate simpler meals more often.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined oil
- Modified starch
- Artificial flavors
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Soybean oil — Refined seed oil
- Modified food starch — Additive concerns
- Artificial flavors — Flavor enhancement
Highest concern ingredients
- SOYBEAN OIL (6/10) — Used widely in processing
- MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (7/10) — Common in industrial foods
- ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (8/10) — Non-natural flavorings used
Better choice tips
- Use simple pizza with whole ingredients
- Consider pizzas without additives
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), RANCH BUFFALO SAUCE (WATER, HOT SAUCE [AGED RED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC] BUFFALO SAUCE SEASONING [MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SPICE, HOT SAUCE POWDER {HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR} NATURAL FLAVORS INCLUDING BUTTER, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE {ANTI-CAKING AGENT}], RANCH SAUCE SEASONING [CREAMER {SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, 2% OR LESS OF TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, TOCOPHEROLS ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR}, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, LESS THAN 2% OF SPICES, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM. NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS]), BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN (SEASONED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT [BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN PRODUCT {ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, UNMODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARRAGEENAN WITH LESS THAN 2% SOY LECITHIN}, SEASONING {POTASSIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM DIACETATE, VEGETABLE OIL}, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARRAGEENAN], SEASONING [HOT SAUCE POWDER {HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR SALT, GARLIC POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN}, SALT, SUGAR, SPICE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, GRILL FLAVOR {FROM SUNFLOWER OIL]], DEHYDRATED PARSLEY), LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), 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.
RANCH BUFFALO SAUCE (WATER, HOT SAUCE [AGED RED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC] BUFFALO SAUCE SEASONING [MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SPICE, HOT SAUCE POWDER {HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR} NATURAL FLAVORS INCLUDING BUTTER, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE {ANTI-CAKING AGENT}], RANCH SAUCE SEASONING [CREAMER {SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, 2% OR LESS OF TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, TOCOPHEROLS ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR}, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, LESS THAN 2% OF SPICES, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM. NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS])Concern 8/10 — Higher concernLow moisture cheese blendWatchlist · Higher concern
What this is
Low moisture cheese blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Contains flavor enhancers and oil derivatives
Additional note
Includes corn syrup solids, modified starch, and artificial flavors
Family watchlist
Artificial flavors and modified starch
BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN (SEASONED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT [BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN PRODUCT {ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, UNMODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARRAGEENAN WITH LESS THAN 2% SOY LECITHIN}, SEASONING {POTASSIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM DIACETATE, VEGETABLE OIL}, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARRAGEENAN], SEASONING [HOT SAUCE POWDER {HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR SALT, GARLIC POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN}, SALT, SUGAR, SPICE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, GRILL FLAVOR {FROM SUNFLOWER OIL]], DEHYDRATED PARSLEY)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernProcessed chicken mixWatchlist
What this is
Processed chicken mix
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
It involves isolated proteins and starch
Additional note
Presence of isolate proteins and carrageenan
Family watchlist
Processed proteins and additives
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 concernRefined componentsWatchlist
What this is
Refined components
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Has refined flour and additives
Additional note
Contains multiple refined and processed components
Family watchlist
Contains soy and processed starches
LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernLow moisture cheese
What this is
Low moisture cheese
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic cheese preparation
Additional note
Standard cheese
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PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernLow moisture cheese
What this is
Low moisture cheese
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic cheese preparation
Additional note
Standard cheese
PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES SALT, RENNET)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernLow moisture cheese
What this is
Low moisture cheese
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Classic cheese ingredient
Additional note
Standard cheese
ROMANO CHEESE MADE WITH COW'S MILK 'PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernLow moisture cheese
What this is
Low moisture cheese
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Classic cheese ingredient
Additional note
Standard cheese
ASIAGO CHEESE 'PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernLow moisture cheese
What this is
Low moisture cheese
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Classic cheese ingredient
Additional note
Standard cheese
GRANULATED GARLICConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning ingredient
Additional note
Simple food
DEHYDRATED PARSLEYConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning ingredient
Additional note
Simple food
The Food Integrity score is a measure of ingredient transparency and simplicity. It is not an indicator of safety or nutritional profile. 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-outsMetabolic 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 "butter", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic 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 "chicken", "soy protein", "meat". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "soy protein", "meat". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "soy protein", "meat". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "soy protein", "meat". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary 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 "chicken", "meat". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "meat", "milk". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "meat", "milk". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "chicken". 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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "corn syrup". 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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". 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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
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 "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.
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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 Buffalo Style Chicken Topped With Spicy Buffalo Style Ranch Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella, Provolone And Asiago Cheese Rising Crust Pizza, Buffalo Style Chicken 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 Buffalo Style Chicken Topped With Spicy Buffalo Style Ranch Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella, Provolone And Asiago Cheese Rising Crust Pizza, Buffalo Style Chicken shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Buffalo Style Chicken Topped With Spicy Buffalo Style Ranch Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella, Provolone And Asiago Cheese Rising Crust Pizza, Buffalo Style Chicken: 3g 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; Multiple cheeses.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sodium; Processed ingredients; Soybean oil.
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.
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
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