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Great Value Colored Sugars: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Great Value colored sugars received a Food Integrity Score of 39 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This product has several artificial colors and coatings, positioning it closer to a factory-formulated item than a kitchen staple. While sugar is a common ingredient, the presence of multiple artificial colors and confectioner's glaze suggests it could be consumed sparingly. A more natural choice without synthetic additives would be preferable. Main considerations include artificial additives, color additives, and transparency issues. Choose natural sweeteners without synthetic dyes.

Food Integrity Score 39/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Ultra-processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: Low

What to watch?

  • Artificial additives
  • Color additives
  • Transparency issues

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose natural sweeteners without synthetic dyes

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Colored Sugars
GTIN / UPC
00078742252582
Serving size
4 g (1 tsp)
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

Colored Sugars

Great Value

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Titanium dioxide is a common color additive with unknown full safety profile.

Consider This

The product contains multiple synthetic colorings and confectioner's glaze.

Good Substitutes

Consider natural sugar products without dyes for a simpler option.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This product has several artificial colors and coatings, positioning it closer to a factory-formulated item than a kitchen staple. While sugar is a common ingredient, the presence of multiple artificial colors and confectioner's glaze suggests it could be consumed sparingly. A more natural choice without synthetic additives would be preferable.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Artificial additives
  • Color additives
  • Transparency issues

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • CARNAUBA WAX — Often used in non-food items.
  • CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE — Derived from insects, commonly in non-food items.
  • TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR) — Research on safety is ongoing.
  • FD&C YELLOW #5 — Artificial colorant.
  • FD&C RED #40 — Artificial colorant.
  • FD&C YELLOW #6 — Artificial colorant.

Highest concern ingredients

  • TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR) (8/10) — Artificial white coloring, transparency concern.

Better choice tips

  • Choose natural sweeteners without synthetic dyes

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SUGAR, CARNAUBA WAX, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #6, FD&C BLUE #1.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR)Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Levels and testing may vary by product.

    Additional note

    Artificial white coloring

    Family watchlist

    Research on safety is ongoing.

  2. FD&C YELLOW #5Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Some users avoid synthetic dyes.

    Additional note

    Synthetic yellow dye

    Family watchlist

    Artificial colorant.

  3. FD&C RED #40Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial color in processed foods.

    Additional note

    Synthetic red dye

    Family watchlist

    Artificial colorant.

  4. FD&C YELLOW #6Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Common in candies and processed foods.

    Additional note

    Artificial orange dye

    Family watchlist

    Artificial colorant.

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  1. FD&C BLUE #1Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Synthetic dye with possible concerns.

    Additional note

    Synthetic blue dye

    Family watchlist

    Artificial colorant.

  2. CARNAUBA WAXConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernCoating agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Coating agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functions mainly to provide shine and protection.

    Additional note

    Used as a coating agent

    Family watchlist

    Often used in non-food items.

  3. CONFECTIONER'S GLAZEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Glazing agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Provides shiny, protective coating.

    Additional note

    Shellac-based glazing agent

    Family watchlist

    Derived from insects, commonly in non-food items.

  4. SUGARConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Standard ingredient with mild refinement.

    Additional note

    Commonly used, refined ingredient

This is not a safety rating; consult professionals for health-related advice. 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.

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Ultra-processed)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Ultra-processed)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Ultra-processed)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Paleo-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

    See more for this goal

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

    See more for this goal

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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 Colored Sugars highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-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 Colored Sugars shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Colored Sugars: 4g added 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: Low sodium.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Artificial colors; Ultra-processed.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same granulated, brown & powdered sugar differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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