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Is Great Value Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar Cookie Kit, Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar healthy?

Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar Cookie Kit, Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar

Snacks · Updated 2026-08-22

Longevity Score

30/100

Food Integrity Score

61/100

Consider AvoidingAt least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Great Value day of the dead paint-a-sugar cookie kit, day of the dead paint-a-sugar is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 30 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 61 out of 100. High sugar content with artificial colors and preservatives. Strengths include low saturated fat and moderate sodium, while main considerations include high sugar content, refined flour, and artificial colors.

Longevity Score 30/100Food Integrity Score 61/100

What helped the score?

  • Low saturated fat
  • Moderate sodium

What held the score back?

  • High sugar content
  • Refined flour
  • Artificial colors

Ingredients

Ingredient list

COOKIE MIX (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BAKING POWDER [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE], BAKING SODA, SALT), ROYAL ICING MIX (POWDERED SUGAR [SUGAR, CORN STARCH], DRIED EGG WHITES, CREAM OF TARTAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), ICING PEN (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING [PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60], WATER, CORN SYRUP, FD&C RED #40, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, FD&C BLUE #1, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C YELLOW #6, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), EDIBLE WATERCOLOR PALETTES (RICE FLOUR, WATER, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, GLYCERIN, FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1, FD&C YELLOW #6, FD&C RED #3, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE]).

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 32 GRM (1/12 package)

  • Calories1206% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs27g10% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar Cookie Kit, Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar
Category
Snacks (source: Cookies & Biscuits)
GTIN / UPC
00078742374567
Serving size
32 GRM (1/12 package)
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

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: Higher net carbs (27g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

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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: Lower protein (2g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • 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: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (13g of 27g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Great Value Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar Cookie Kit, Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar 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 Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar Cookie Kit, Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar Cookie Kit, Day Of The Dead Paint-A-Sugar: 13g 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 saturated fat; Moderate sodium.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High sugar content; Refined flour; Artificial colors.

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.

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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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