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Great Value Country Fried Cubed Fully Cooked Beef Steak Fritters With Gravy, Country Fried Cubed With Gravy: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value country fried cubed fully cooked beef steak fritters with gravy, country fried cubed with gravy received a Food Integrity Score of 45 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This list contains several refined and additive-heavy ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods. The presence of preservatives, artificial flavors, and emulsifiers shifts it closer to an engineered product than a homemade meal. Eating this occasionally is fine, but it might be best to look for simpler alternatives more often. Main considerations include additive load, ingredient concern, and processing. Simpler options: Use fresh ingredients for gravy; choose whole grain breading alternatives.
Food Integrity Score 45/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Processing
Simpler options to consider
- Use fresh ingredients for gravy
- Choose whole grain breading alternatives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Country Fried Cubed Fully Cooked Beef Steak Fritters With Gravy, Country Fried Cubed With Gravy
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Frozen Dinners & Entrees
- GTIN / UPC
00078742349763- Serving size
- 182 GRM (1 piece + about 1/3 cup gravy)
- 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
Country Fried Cubed Fully Cooked Beef Steak Fritters With Gravy, Country Fried Cubed With Gravy
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Many processed ingredients like calcium propionate and disodium guanylate raise concerns.
Consider This
The use of refined oils and multiple leavening agents suggests heavy formulation influence.
Good Substitutes
Try homemade items using fresh beef and a simple flour and seasoning mix.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis list contains several refined and additive-heavy ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods. The presence of preservatives, artificial flavors, and emulsifiers shifts it closer to an engineered product than a homemade meal. Eating this occasionally is fine, but it might be best to look for simpler alternatives more often.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Processing
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE) — Preservatives
- SOYBEAN OIL — Refined oils
- SPICES — Vague ingredients
- BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL — Refined oils
- GRAVY MIX... — Additives, artificial flavors
Highest concern ingredients
- GRAVY MIX... (7/10) — Industrial formulation with many additives
- CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE) (7/10) — Preservative for shelf life
- CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SPICES. (8/10) — Additives for color and texture
Better choice tips
- Use fresh ingredients for gravy
- Choose whole grain breading alternatives
Ingredients
Ingredient list
BEEF, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: BUTTERMILK BLEND (BUTTERMILK, WHEY), CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH, WHEY, YEAST. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL. WHITE COUNTRY GRAVY PACKET: WATER, GRAVY MIX (FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, MALTODEXTRIN, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: BLACK PEPPER, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, HIGH OLEIC CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE [A MILK DERIVATIVE], HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [CORN, SOY AND/OR WHEAT], DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARRAGEENAN, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, COLOR ADDED), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SPICES.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SPICES.Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Critical for visual appeal and texture.
Additional note
Additives for color and texture
Family watchlist
Colors, vague ingredients
CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Prevents mold but is controversial.
Additional note
Preservative for shelf life
Family watchlist
Preservatives
GRAVY MIX (FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, MALTODEXTRIN, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: BLACK PEPPER, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, HIGH OLEIC CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE [A MILK DERIVATIVE], HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [CORN, SOY AND/OR WHEAT], DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARRAGEENAN, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, COLOR ADDED)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifiers and preservativesWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifiers and preservatives
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Creates texture, flavor, and shelf life artificially.
Additional note
Industrial formulation with many additives
Family watchlist
Additives, artificial flavors
SOYBEAN OILConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined oils are debated for health.
Additional note
Refined oil for cooking
Family watchlist
Refined oils
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LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Contributes to rise and texture.
Additional note
Leavening agent for texture
BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds fat and affects health profile.
Additional note
Oil used for frying
Family watchlist
Refined oils
WHITE COUNTRY GRAVY PACKETConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProcessing aidVague label term
What this is
Processing aid
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Contains multiple industrial inputs.
Additional note
Ready mix with additives
DEXTROSEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
It's a refined sugar form.
Additional note
Simple sugar additive
SUGARConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Increases calorie count without nutrients.
Additional note
Refined sweetener
SPICESConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Non-specific ingredient may hide fillers.
Additional note
Generic flavoring agents
Family watchlist
Vague ingredients
WHEAT STARCHConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used to modify texture.
Additional note
Refined starch for texture
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour lacks whole grain benefits.
Additional note
Refined flour used as binder
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour lacks whole grain benefits.
Additional note
Refined flour as textural element
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: BUTTERMILK BLEND (BUTTERMILK, WHEY)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernFood blend
What this is
Food blend
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Adds flavor and texture.
Additional note
Dairy blend for taste
WHEYConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy product
What this is
Dairy product
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Provides flavor and protein.
Additional note
Dairy product for flavor
BEEFConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
It's the main protein source.
Additional note
Whole food protein source
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Used for moisture and texture.
Additional note
No concern
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Used for flavor and preservation.
Additional note
Common seasoning and preservative
WHEAT FLOURConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Primary structure element.
Additional note
Basic flour for structure
YEASTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Promotes dough rising.
Additional note
Microorganism for fermentation
This analysis is not a safety rating or medical 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.
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 "palm oil". 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", "whey". 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", "whey". 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", "whey". 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", "whey". 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". 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", "milk", "whey". 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", "milk", "whey". 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". 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", "corn syrup". 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", "corn syrup". 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". 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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil". See ingredients for details.)
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 "palm oil". 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 Country Fried Cubed Fully Cooked Beef Steak Fritters With Gravy, Country Fried Cubed With Gravy 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 Country Fried Cubed Fully Cooked Beef Steak Fritters With Gravy, Country Fried Cubed With Gravy shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Country Fried Cubed Fully Cooked Beef Steak Fritters With Gravy, Country Fried Cubed With Gravy: 1g 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: High protein content; Traditional flavor.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sodium level; Processed flour used; Multiple additives.
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 dinners & entrees 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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