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Great Value Enriched Macaroni Product, Oven Ready Lasagna: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Great Value

Quick answer

High integrity

Great Value enriched macaroni product, oven ready lasagna received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. The label stays refreshingly simple, with just refined durum semolina and the standard enrichment nutrients. Processing looks category-normal for dry pasta, so this is an easy pantry staple to eat regularly. The main tradeoff is that it is refined grain rather than whole grain, so pairing it with vegetables and protein helps balance it. Main considerations include refined wheat base rather than whole grain and added enrichment vitamins and iron. Simpler options: Choose a whole durum or whole wheat pasta for more fiber; pair with vegetables and lean protein for a more balanced plate.

Food Integrity Score 88/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined wheat base rather than whole grain
  • Added enrichment vitamins and iron

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a whole durum or whole wheat pasta for more fiber
  • Pair with vegetables and lean protein for a more balanced plate

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Enriched Macaroni Product, Oven Ready Lasagna
Category
Pantry & Oils (source: Pasta By Shape & Type)
GTIN / UPC
00078742117751
Serving size
56 g (2 oz)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Enriched Macaroni Product, Oven Ready Lasagna

Great Value

High integrity

Warning Signs

Nothing alarming here; the list is just enriched durum wheat with standard vitamins and iron added back.

Consider This

The enrichment vitamins and iron are added back after milling, so this is a refined grain product rather than a whole grain.

Good Substitutes

Look for a whole durum or whole wheat pasta with a short ingredient list for more fiber and a less refined base.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

The label stays refreshingly simple, with just refined durum semolina and the standard enrichment nutrients. Processing looks category-normal for dry pasta, so this is an easy pantry staple to eat regularly. The main tradeoff is that it is refined grain rather than whole grain, so pairing it with vegetables and protein helps balance it.

Key Highlights

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Higher Concern Ingredient Count0

What stood out

  • Refined wheat base rather than whole grain
  • Added enrichment vitamins and iron

Highest concern ingredients

  • Durum Flour (Wheat) (2/10) — Refined grain base with bran and germ removed.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a whole durum or whole wheat pasta for more fiber.
  • Pair with vegetables and lean protein for a more balanced plate.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM FLOUR (WHEAT), NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.

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

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

  1. Semolina (Wheat)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined grain

    What this is

    Refined grain

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain lacks the bran and germ of whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined durum wheat middlings, a standard pasta base.

  2. Durum Flour (Wheat)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined grain

    What this is

    Refined grain

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain lacks the bran and germ of whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined durum wheat flour, category-normal for pasta.

  3. NiacinConcern 1/10 — Very low concernEnrichment nutrientAdditive

    What this is

    Enrichment nutrient

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Standard enrichment vitamin added back after milling.

    Additional note

    Added B vitamin used in enrichment.

  4. Ferrous Sulfate (Iron)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernEnrichment nutrientAdditive

    What this is

    Enrichment nutrient

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Standard enrichment mineral added back after milling.

    Additional note

    Added iron used in enrichment.

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  1. Thiamine MononitrateConcern 1/10 — Very low concernEnrichment nutrientAdditive

    What this is

    Enrichment nutrient

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Standard enrichment vitamin added back after milling.

    Additional note

    Added B vitamin B1 used in enrichment.

  2. RiboflavinConcern 1/10 — Very low concernEnrichment nutrientAdditive

    What this is

    Enrichment nutrient

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Standard enrichment vitamin added back after milling.

    Additional note

    Added B vitamin B2 used in enrichment.

  3. Folic AcidConcern 1/10 — Very low concernEnrichment nutrientAdditive

    What this is

    Enrichment nutrient

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Standard enrichment vitamin added back after milling.

    Additional note

    Added B vitamin B9 used in enrichment.

This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. It is not a medical safety rating. 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-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 "flour". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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 "flour". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Gluten Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "semolina", "durum". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Processing level (Minimal processing)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Processing level (Minimal processing)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Processing level (Minimal processing)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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 Enriched Macaroni Product, Oven Ready Lasagna highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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 Enriched Macaroni Product, Oven Ready Lasagna shows about 2.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Enriched Macaroni Product, Oven Ready Lasagna: 0g 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: Very short ingredient list with no additives or colors; Zero sodium and minimal fat per serving; Contains some fiber for a refined pasta.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched durum flour rather than whole grain; Low protein per serving; Enriched nutrients indicate heavy refinement.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Pantry & Oils, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food 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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