Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Butter Flavor Flaky Jumbo Biscuits, Butter: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value butter flavor flaky jumbo biscuits, butter received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This product contains a mix of processed and additive-oriented ingredients, like sodium aluminum phosphate and artificial flavors, which may raise concerns for some users. While it includes several safe or category-normal elements, the presence of multiple additives and refined components suggests it is better enjoyed occasionally rather than frequently due to its processing level. Main considerations include additive load, ingredient concern, and family watchlist. Simpler options: Use biscuits with whole grain flours; look for options with fewer additives.
Food Integrity Score 63/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Simpler options to consider
- Use biscuits with whole grain flours
- Look for options with fewer additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Butter Flavor Flaky Jumbo Biscuits, Butter
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Crusts & Dough
- GTIN / UPC
00078742122533- Serving size
- 57 g (1 biscuit)
- 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
Butter Flavor Flaky Jumbo Biscuits, Butter
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
sodium aluminum phosphate can raise concerns for some due to its use in refined patterns.
Consider This
monoclycerides and diglycerides are common in factory-formulated products like this one.
Good Substitutes
Consider biscuits that use butter and whole grain flour instead of refined oils and additives.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis product contains a mix of processed and additive-oriented ingredients, like sodium aluminum phosphate and artificial flavors, which may raise concerns for some users. While it includes several safe or category-normal elements, the presence of multiple additives and refined components suggests it is better enjoyed occasionally rather than frequently due to its processing level.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS — Vague labeling
- MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES — Emulsifiers in factory foods.
- XANTHAN GUM — Thickeners in processed foods.
- POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE) — Preservatives for shelf-life.
Highest concern ingredients
- XANTHAN GUM (7/10) — Thickener and stability agent
Better choice tips
- Use biscuits with whole grain flours
- Look for options with fewer additives
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID) WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL), DEXTROSE, SUGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SKIM MILK, SALT, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN; XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
XANTHAN GUMConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Adds viscosity and stability.
Additional note
Thickening agent
Family watchlist
Thickeners used in many foods.
MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDESConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to combine ingredients.
Additional note
Emulsifier role
Family watchlist
Emulsifiers in factory foods.
VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common refined oils in processed foods.
Additional note
Refined oil mix
LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentsAdditive
What this is
Leavening agents
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for rise in baked goods.
Additional note
Leavening agents mix
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NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORSConcern 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
Common in processed foods for taste.
Additional note
Flavoring agents
Family watchlist
Vague flavor labeling.
POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Prevents spoilage in foods.
Additional note
Preservative role
Family watchlist
Preservatives to extend shelf life.
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour used in many products.
Additional note
Typical refined flour pattern
POTASSIUM CHLORIDEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor enhancerAdditive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used in low sodium products.
Additional note
Flavor enhancer role
VITAL WHEAT GLUTENConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProtein additive
What this is
Protein additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Fortifies protein content in products.
DEXTROSEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Simple sugar used in formulations.
Additional note
Refined sugar type
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Widely used sweetener in foods.
Additional note
Common sweetener
BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Provides color to food items.
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Water is a basic food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple ingredient
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF:Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernNot listedVague label term
What this is
Not listed
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Why it matters
Standard ingredient portion listing.
Additional note
Part of standard listing
SKIM MILKConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple dairy
What this is
Simple dairy
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Dairy source for texture and flavor.
Additional note
Simple dairy product
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple seasoning
What this is
Simple seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common taste enhancer.
Additional note
Basic seasoning
This analysis provides an estimate of ingredient integrity based on current guidelines, not a medical safety 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
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", "baking soda". See ingredients for details.)
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 "sugar", "dextrose". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
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 "sugar", "dextrose". 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 "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 "milk". 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "gluten". 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: Family watchlist items (NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS)
This product has 1 additional signal 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". 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.
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.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, 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 Butter Flavor Flaky Jumbo Biscuits, 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 Butter Flavor Flaky Jumbo Biscuits, Butter shows about 1.03g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Butter Flavor Flaky Jumbo Biscuits, Butter: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include dextrose, sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains fiber; Includes protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined flour; High sodium; Added sugars.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same crusts & dough 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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