Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Buffalo Style Fully Cooked Chicken Wings, Buffalo Style: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value buffalo style fully cooked chicken wings, buffalo style received a Food Integrity Score of 58 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and high additive load. These Buffalo style chicken wings feature a mix of recognizable components and more refined elements typical of processed foods. The presence of artificial flavor and multiple additives such as gums and modified food starch suggests a moderate level of processing. Enjoy these wings occasionally, but consider simpler homemade alternatives for a cleaner ingredient profile. Main considerations include refined ingredients, additives, and artificial flavors. Simpler options: Use fresh ingredients; avoid artificial flavors.
Food Integrity Score 58/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined ingredients
- Additives
- Artificial flavors
Simpler options to consider
- Use fresh ingredients
- Avoid artificial flavors
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Buffalo Style Fully Cooked Chicken Wings, Buffalo Style
- Brand
- Great Value
- GTIN / UPC
00078742072678- Serving size
- 84 GRM (3 oz)
- 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 Fully Cooked Chicken Wings, Buffalo Style
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Natural and artificial butter type flavor includes propylene glycol, a common food additive.
Consider This
Ingredients like dextrose, guar gum, and xanthan gum typically signal refined or factory-formulated foods.
Good Substitutes
Try making wings at home with fresh chicken, spices, and a simple hot sauce.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThese Buffalo style chicken wings feature a mix of recognizable components and more refined elements typical of processed foods. The presence of artificial flavor and multiple additives such as gums and modified food starch suggests a moderate level of processing. Enjoy these wings occasionally, but consider simpler homemade alternatives for a cleaner ingredient profile.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined ingredients
- Additives
- Artificial flavors
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague ingredient
- SODIUM PHOSPHATES — Synthetic additive
- CORN SYRUR SPICE — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- GUAR GUM (7/10) — Industrial thickener
- XANTHAN GUM (7/10) — Industrial thickener
- NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR (CONTAINS PROPYLENE GLYCOL AND MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES) (8/10) — Artificial butter flavor
Better choice tips
- Use fresh ingredients
- Avoid artificial flavors
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CHICKEN WING SECTIONS, WATER, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, YEAST, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), PAPRIKA EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, GARLIC OIL. SAUCED WITH: WATER, AGED RED PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, CORN SYRUR SPICE, SOYBEAN OIL, HONEY, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR (CONTAINS PROPYLENE GLYCOL AND MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR (CONTAINS PROPYLENE GLYCOL AND MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES)Concern 8/10 — Higher concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Contains synthetic flavoring agents
Additional note
Artificial butter flavor
Family watchlist
Artificial flavor
SODIUM PHOSPHATESConcern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acts as preservative and thickener
Additional note
Phosphates as additives
Family watchlist
Synthetic additive
GUAR GUMConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common thickening agent
Additional note
Industrial thickener
Family watchlist
Gum/thickener
XANTHAN GUMConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Typically used as a stabilizer
Additional note
Industrial thickener
Family watchlist
Gum/thickener
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CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCHConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used in processed foods for texture
Additional note
Modified starch; processed
Family watchlist
Common processing aid
CORN SYRUR SPICEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener
Additional note
Refined syrup
BLEACHED WHEAT FLOURConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour, potential processing factor
Additional note
Refined flour; processing concern
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad and nonspecific flavoring
Additional note
Vague natural flavor
LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Chemical leaveners in processed foods
Additional note
Artificial leavening agents
Family watchlist
Synthetic leavening
DEXTROSEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar, affects processing
Additional note
Refined sugar
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
SOYBEAN OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common processed oil
SPICE EXTRACTIVEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Nonspecific extractive
Additional note
Vague extract
PAPRIKA EXTRACTConcern 2/10 — Very low concernColor additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used as coloring agent
Additional note
Extracted color
GARLIC OILConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavor extract
What this is
Flavor extract
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Extracted for flavor
Additional note
Extracted oil
DRIED GARLICConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common dried herb
Additional note
Dehydrated spice
DRIED ONIONConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common dried herb
Additional note
Dehydrated spice
YEASTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Used in baking/leavening
Additional note
Leavening agent
HONEYConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, natural sugar
Additional note
Natural sweetener
DEHYDRATED GARLICConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common dried herb
Additional note
Dehydrated spice
CHICKEN WING SECTIONSConcern 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 food; category-normal processing
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic ingredient
Additional note
Base ingredient
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning ingredient
Additional note
Basic seasoning
SAUCED WITH:Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernDelimiter
What this is
Delimiter
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Why it matters
Indicates start of sauce ingredients
Additional note
Delimiter only
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic ingredient
Additional note
Base ingredient
AGED RED PEPPERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food
Additional note
Whole food, fermented
DISTILLED VINEGARConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional acidulant
Additional note
Category-normal acid
This is an integrity analysis, 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.
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)
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: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sodium phosphate". See ingredients for details.)
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". 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)
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". 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". 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". 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". 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", "butter", "honey". 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", "butter", "honey". 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
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "chicken". 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.
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.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style 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 Buffalo Style Fully Cooked Chicken Wings, Buffalo Style 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 Fully Cooked Chicken Wings, Buffalo Style shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Buffalo Style Fully Cooked Chicken Wings, Buffalo Style: 1g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include corn syrup, honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein source; Includes spices.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat; High sodium content; Processed ingredients.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres 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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