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Great Value Concord Grape Jam, Concord Grape: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Great Value concord grape jam, concord grape received a Food Integrity Score of 48 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This grape jam product raises concerns due to the use of multiple corn syrups and added pectin. While grape puree is a recognizable ingredient, the heavy reliance on sweeteners makes this a more processed choice. Consider homemade or less processed alternatives for regular consumption. Main considerations include high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and pectin. Simpler options: Choose grape jams made with whole grape pieces; select jams with natural sweeteners only.

Food Integrity Score 48/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • High fructose corn syrup
  • Corn syrup
  • Pectin

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose grape jams made with whole grape pieces
  • Select jams with natural sweeteners only

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Concord Grape Jam, Concord Grape
Category
Produce (source: Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads)
GTIN / UPC
00078742369884
Serving size
20 g (1 Tbsp)
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

Concord Grape Jam, Concord Grape

Great Value

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

High fructose corn syrup signals a processed sweetness.

Consider This

Corn syrup is commonly found in ultra-processed foods.

Good Substitutes

Homemade grape jams with whole fruits and less sugar.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This grape jam product raises concerns due to the use of multiple corn syrups and added pectin. While grape puree is a recognizable ingredient, the heavy reliance on sweeteners makes this a more processed choice. Consider homemade or less processed alternatives for regular consumption.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • High fructose corn syrup
  • Corn syrup
  • Pectin

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP — Refined sweetener
  • CORN SYRUP — Refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (7/10) — Highly processed sweetener.
  • CORN SYRUP (6/10) — Common processed sweetener.

Better choice tips

  • Choose grape jams made with whole grape pieces.
  • Select jams with natural sweeteners only.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CONCORD GRAPE PUREE (GRAPE PUREE CONCENTRATE, WATER), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID ACID, SODIUM CITRATE.

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

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

  1. HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPConcern 7/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Sign of processed formulation.

    Additional note

    Highly processed sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  2. CORN SYRUPConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Processed, refined sweetness source.

    Additional note

    Common processed sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  3. PECTINConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Thickening and gelling agent.

    Additional note

    Processed thickening agent.

  4. SODIUM CITRATEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used as acidity buffer.

    Additional note

    Synthetic acidity regulator.

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  1. CITRIC ACID ACIDConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used to add tartness or preserve.

    Additional note

    Common additive for acidity.

  2. CONCORD GRAPE PUREE (GRAPE PUREE CONCENTRATE, WATER)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined fruit

    What this is

    Refined fruit

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refinement but not highly processed.

    Additional note

    Concentrate indicates mild refinement.

Food integrity scores do not assess safety. Always check for allergens or dietary concerns. 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-outs

    Metabolic 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 syrup", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 syrup", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    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 Concord Grape Jam, Concord Grape 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 Concord Grape Jam, Concord Grape shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Concord Grape Jam, Concord Grape: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low sodium content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; High fructose corn syrup; Ultra-processed ingredients.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

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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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