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Great Value Chocolate Chip Blondie Flavored 90 Calorie Fiber Brownie, Chocolate Chip Blondie: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value chocolate chip blondie flavored 90 calorie fiber brownie, chocolate chip blondie received a Food Integrity Score of 47 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This chocolate chip blondie contains a mix of refined sugars, starches, and oils along with additives that suggest heavy processing. It's more of a manufactured snack than a homemade treat, with several ingredients that do their work behind the scenes to emulate flavor and texture. Consider enjoying such processed products less frequently, while occasionally opting for more whole-food-based treats. Main considerations include highly processed, additive load, and family watchlist. Simpler options: Swap for whole grain homemade treats; consider sweeteners with simple ingredients.
Food Integrity Score 47/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Low
What to watch?
- Highly processed
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
Simpler options to consider
- Swap for whole grain homemade treats
- Consider sweeteners with simple ingredients
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Chocolate Chip Blondie Flavored 90 Calorie Fiber Brownie, Chocolate Chip Blondie
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Snacks (source: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742067612- Serving size
- 25 g (1 BROWNIE)
- 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
Chocolate Chip Blondie Flavored 90 Calorie Fiber Brownie, Chocolate Chip Blondie
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Sodium aluminum phosphate and artificial flavors hint at deeper formulation science.
Consider This
The presence of soy lecithin and caramel color suggests a processed, factory-formulated profile.
Good Substitutes
Try making homemade blondies with whole wheat flour, eggs, and natural sweeteners.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis chocolate chip blondie contains a mix of refined sugars, starches, and oils along with additives that suggest heavy processing. It's more of a manufactured snack than a homemade treat, with several ingredients that do their work behind the scenes to emulate flavor and texture. Consider enjoying such processed products less frequently, while occasionally opting for more whole-food-based treats.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Highly processed
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- VEGETABLE OIL BLEND — Refined seed oil
- SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE — Isolated protein
- NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS — Vague flavor system
- CARAMEL COLOR — Color additive
Highest concern ingredients
- NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (7/10) — Vague flavor system and artificial elements.
Better choice tips
- Swap for whole grain homemade treats
- Consider sweeteners with simple ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT (INULIN), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], DEXTROSE, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, FRUCTOSE, VEGETABLE OIL BLEND (HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL AND/OR HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL), GLYCERIN, DRIED EGG WHITES, LESS THAN 2% OF: MOLASSES, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), NONFAT MILK, CORNSTARCH, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), COCOA POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORSConcern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Commonly flagged for vagueness.
Additional note
Vague flavor system.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], DEXTROSE, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernArtificial flavorWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Artificial flavor
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Formulation with refined ingredients.
Additional note
Contains processed and refined ingredients.
Family watchlist
Artificial flavor and soy lecithin.
SOY PROTEIN ISOLATEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated proteinWatchlist
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Highly processed protein fraction.
Additional note
Isolated protein.
CARAMEL COLORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Adds color, formulation-heavy.
Additional note
Color additive.
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ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined carbs can affect processing.
Additional note
Refined flour with added vitamins.
VEGETABLE OIL BLEND (HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL AND/OR HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oils, not whole.
Additional note
Refined oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
PALM OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil, not whole.
Additional note
Refined oil often debated.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
PALM KERNEL OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil, not whole.
Additional note
Refined oil often debated.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
FRUCTOSEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Sugar analogue, highly refined.
Additional note
Refined sweetener.
GLYCERINConcern 4/10 — Mild concernHumectantAdditive
What this is
Humectant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Helps retain moisture.
Additional note
Used as a humectant.
LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Raises dough, impacts processing.
Additional note
Baking ingredient.
Family watchlist
Sodium aluminum phosphate
XANTHAN GUMConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to stabilize formulations.
Additional note
Food thickener.
Family watchlist
Thickener/stabilizer
CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT (INULIN)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernInsoluble fiber
What this is
Insoluble fiber
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common fiber, minimally processed.
Additional note
Natural fiber source
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Sugar is a refined sweetener.
Additional note
Refined sweetener.
CORNSTARCHConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used for thickening, refined.
Additional note
Refined starch.
SOY LECITHINConcern 3/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierAdditive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Helps mix ingredients.
Additional note
Emulsifier.
DRIED EGG WHITESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernEgg product
What this is
Egg product
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Easy protein, normal food item.
Additional note
Dried form of egg whites.
NONFAT MILKConcern 2/10 — Very low concernMilk product
What this is
Milk product
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Refined dairy form, normal item.
Additional note
Milk without fat.
COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCocoa productAdditive
What this is
Cocoa product
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for flavor with processing step.
Additional note
Mildly processed cocoa.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOURConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Less refined than white flour.
Additional note
Whole grain flour.
MOLASSESConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Less refined sweetener option.
Additional note
Traditional sweetener.
COCOA POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernCocoa product
What this is
Cocoa product
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal food item.
Additional note
Basic cocoa powder.
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic seasoning, normal food use.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
The food integrity score is based on the provided ingredients and is meant for informational purposes only. 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "soy protein". 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", "whey", "egg". 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", "whey", "egg". 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". 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 processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 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 processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 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 processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 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", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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.
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 Chocolate Chip Blondie Flavored 90 Calorie Fiber Brownie, Chocolate Chip Blondie highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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 Chocolate Chip Blondie Flavored 90 Calorie Fiber Brownie, Chocolate Chip Blondie shows about 5g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Chocolate Chip Blondie Flavored 90 Calorie Fiber Brownie, Chocolate Chip Blondie: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, fructose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High fiber content; Moderate sodium level.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined flour and sugars; Use of palm oils.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks 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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