Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value cocktail sauce, cocktail received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This cocktail sauce contains a mix of simple ingredients like tomato paste and more processed elements like modified corn starch and artificial colors. While it offers an easy option for quick meals, the presence of additives and colorants suggests it might be better enjoyed occasionally rather than as a staple. Main considerations include additives, artificial colors, and vague ingredients. Simpler options: Use fresh tomatoes instead of paste; make your own sauce to reduce additives.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Very low
What to watch?
- Additives
- Artificial Colors
- Vague Ingredients
Simpler options to consider
- Use fresh tomatoes instead of paste
- Make your own sauce to reduce additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Condiments & Sauces (source: Dips & Salsa)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742347066- Serving size
- 65 g (1/4 cup)
- 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
Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Yellow 6 and Red 40 are artificial colors raising ingredient concerns.
Consider This
Sorbic acid and modified corn starch are typical of more processed, factory-style formulations.
Good Substitutes
Opt for homemade sauces using simple ingredients like tomatoes, vinegar, and fresh horseradish.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis cocktail sauce contains a mix of simple ingredients like tomato paste and more processed elements like modified corn starch and artificial colors. While it offers an easy option for quick meals, the presence of additives and colorants suggests it might be better enjoyed occasionally rather than as a staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additives
- Artificial Colors
- Vague Ingredients
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- SOYBEAN OIL — Often monitored for health.
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague naming often watched.
- YELLOW 6 RED 40 — Known artificial colors.
Highest concern ingredients
- YELLOW 6 RED 40 (8/10) — Artificial color additives.
Better choice tips
- Use fresh tomatoes instead of paste
- Make your own sauce to reduce additives
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, PREPARED HORSERADISH (HORSERADISH, VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SOYBEAN OIL, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, YELLOW 6 RED 40.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
YELLOW 6 RED 40Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial colorants may concern.
Additional note
Artificial color additives.
Family watchlist
Known artificial colors.
SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common preservative.
Additional note
Used to prevent spoilage.
MODIFIED CORN STARCHConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Signals processing and refinement.
Additional note
Refined starch used as thickener.
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SOYBEAN OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined oil often watched.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil.
Family watchlist
Often monitored for health.
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NATURAL FLAVORConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Lacks transparency in sourcing.
Additional note
Vague component.
Family watchlist
Vague naming often watched.
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Increases processing level.
Additional note
Refined sweetener.
PREPARED HORSERADISH (HORSERADISH, VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Presence of vague ingredients.
Additional note
Contains natural flavor.
Family watchlist
Includes natural flavor.
LACTIC ACIDConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used in processed foods.
Additional note
Used for acidity regulation.
LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATEConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNatural juice
What this is
Natural juice
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Normal concentrated form.
Additional note
Expected processing.
TOMATO PASTEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Category-normal processing.
Additional note
Common base ingredient.
VINEGARConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Used in home cooking.
Additional note
Common, recognized ingredient.
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Essential flavor enhancer.
Additional note
Normal food job.
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic ingredient, no concerns.
Additional note
Simple, recognizable food.
The integrity score estimates simplicity and recognizability of ingredients, not food safety. 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". 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". 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". 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". 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". See ingredients for details.)
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 "tomato". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tomato". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tomato". 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 "corn starch", "sugar". 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 "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten 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 Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail 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 Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail: 9g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low in fat; Contains horseradish.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sodium content; Contains artificial colors; Added sugar present.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces 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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