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Great Value Chili Cheese A Traditional Chili With Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Beans, Bacon, Corn, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses Wrapped In A Crunchy Corn Chip Crust Bites, Chili Cheese: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value chili cheese a traditional chili with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, bacon, corn, mozzarella & cheddar cheeses wrapped in a crunchy corn chip crust bites, chili cheese received a Food Integrity Score of 65 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This product contains a mix of whole ingredients and processed elements. The presence of artificial additives and processed items like modified food starch and bleached wheat flour indicate a moderately processed product. It may not be ideal for those seeking simplicity, but it's balanced by some natural components. Main considerations include additive load, ingredient concern, and family watchlist. Simpler options: Seek simpler chili recipes; use whole, natural ingredients.
Food Integrity Score 65/100
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
- Seek simpler chili recipes
- Use whole, natural ingredients
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Chili Cheese A Traditional Chili With Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Beans, Bacon, Corn, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses Wrapped In A Crunchy Corn Chip Crust Bites, Chili Cheese
- Brand
- Great Value
- GTIN / UPC
00078742213590- Serving size
- 94 g (4 PIECES)
- 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
Chili Cheese A Traditional Chili With Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Beans, Bacon, Corn, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses Wrapped In A Crunchy Corn Chip Crust Bites, Chili Cheese
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Monosodium glutamate and sodium nitrates are worth a closer look for some consumers.
Consider This
Includes several refined and processed ingredients like modified food starch and bleached wheat flour.
Good Substitutes
Seek out homemade chili recipes with whole ingredients for a simpler blend.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis product contains a mix of whole ingredients and processed elements. The presence of artificial additives and processed items like modified food starch and bleached wheat flour indicate a moderately processed product. It may not be ideal for those seeking simplicity, but it's balanced by some natural components.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Balsamic vinegar — Contains additive color
- Bacon — Contains sodium nitrate
- Spices — Vague ingredient
Highest concern ingredients
- Bacon (6/10) — Contains sodium nitrate
- Food Starch-Modified (5/10) — Highly processed and refined
- Balsamic vinegar (5/10) — Contains additive color
Better choice tips
- Seek simpler chili recipes
- Use whole, natural ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredient list
BEEF YELLOW CORN CHIP (YELLOW CORN MEAL, VEGETABLE OIL [CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL], SALT), PANKO BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, YEAST, SEA SALT), LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), CORN, RED KIDNEY BEANS, WHOLE PLUM TOMATOES (PLUM TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, BASIL, SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), TEMPURA FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE]), BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRATE, MAY CONTAIN HONEY), ROASTED RED PEPPERS (ROASTED RED PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID [ACIDITY REGULATOR]), ONION, 2% OR LESS OF JALAPENO PEPPERS, POBLANO PEPPERS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GARLIC, SCALLIONS, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), SEA SALT, CANOLA AND OLIVE OIL, MASA FLOUR (YELLOW CORN, LIME), CILANTRO, DEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEAL, BROWN SUGAR, BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL [COLOR], CONTAINS SULFITES), CHIPOTLE PEPPER POWDER, SPICES.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRATE, MAY CONTAIN HONEY)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernCured meatWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Cured meat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Contains preservatives
Additional note
Contains preservatives and sodium nitrate
Family watchlist
Contains sodium nitrate
TEMPURA FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE])Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernProcessed flourWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Processed flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined, processed flour
Additional note
Highly processed with leavening agents
Family watchlist
Contains leavening agents
FOOD STARCH-MODIFIEDConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Highly processed
Additional note
Highly processed, modified starch
BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL [COLOR], CONTAINS SULFITES)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVinegarWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Vinegar
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Contains additive color
Additional note
Contains caramel color
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SPICESConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Lack of specificity
CANOLA AND OLIVE OILConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined and processed
Additional note
Refined oils, mild concern
YELLOW CORN CHIP (YELLOW CORN MEAL, VEGETABLE OIL [CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL], SALT)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined oils are processed
Additional note
Mild processing concern due to refined oil
PANKO BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, YEAST, SEA SALT)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernProcessed grains
What this is
Processed grains
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Processed grains and sugars
WATER CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR])Concern 3/10 — Mild concernCheeseWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Cheese
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Color additive
Why it matters
Color additive present
Additional note
Normal cheese processing
DEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEALConcern 3/10 — Mild concernCorn product
What this is
Corn product
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined corn component
Additional note
Processed corn product
BROWN SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed sweetener
Additional note
Processed sugar
LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese
What this is
Cheese
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable cheese processing
Additional note
Normal dairy processing
ROASTED RED PEPPERS (ROASTED RED PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID [ACIDITY REGULATOR])Concern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessed pepper
What this is
Processed pepper
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal preservation method
Additional note
Normal processing with citric acid
PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese
What this is
Cheese
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable cheese processing
Additional note
Normal dairy processing
MASA FLOUR (YELLOW CORN, LIME)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCorn product
What this is
Corn product
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal preparation method
Additional note
Normal processing for masa
CHIPOTLE PEPPER POWDERConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal spice preservation
Additional note
Normal spice processing
WHOLE PLUM TOMATOES (PLUM TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, BASIL, SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernProcessed tomatoes
What this is
Processed tomatoes
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal processing of tomatoes
Additional note
Normal processing
BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple dairy
What this is
Simple dairy
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy processing
Additional note
Normal butter processing
BEEFConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food
CORNConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
RED KIDNEY BEANSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
ONIONConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
2% OR LESS OF JALAPENO PEPPERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
POBLANO PEPPERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
GARLICConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
SCALLIONSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
SEA SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning
CILANTROConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, recognizable
This score addresses perceived food integrity based on ingredients and processing levels, not health or safety standards. 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 "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 "beef", "bacon". 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 "beef", "bacon". 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 "beef", "bacon". 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 "beef", "bacon". 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 "beef", "bacon". 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 "beef", "bacon", "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 "beef", "bacon", "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 "beef", "bacon". 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", "bread". 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", "bread". 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", "panko". 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 (Balsamic vinegar)
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 (Balsamic vinegar)
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 (Balsamic vinegar)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
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", "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 "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 Chili Cheese A Traditional Chili With Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Beans, Bacon, Corn, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses Wrapped In A Crunchy Corn Chip Crust Bites, Chili Cheese 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 Chili Cheese A Traditional Chili With Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Beans, Bacon, Corn, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses Wrapped In A Crunchy Corn Chip Crust Bites, Chili Cheese shows about 1.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Chili Cheese A Traditional Chili With Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Beans, Bacon, Corn, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses Wrapped In A Crunchy Corn Chip Crust Bites, Chili Cheese: 1g 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 beans and vegetables; Moderate protein content; Includes whole tomatoes.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat; Contains processed cheese; Involves refined flour.
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
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