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Great Value Enriched Noodle Product, Wide Egg Noodles: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Great Value enriched noodle product, wide egg noodles received a Food Integrity Score of 92 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This label stays refreshingly simple, reading more like a basic egg noodle recipe than a factory formula. Its main nutritional character comes from refined durum and wheat flour, so it works well as an everyday staple in moderation. The refined grain base and vitamin enrichment are the only points worth noting, with no artificial colors, preservatives, or emulsifiers listed. Main considerations include refined wheat flour base and synthetic vitamin and mineral enrichment. Simpler options: Choose noodles with only durum or wheat flour and eggs; try whole-grain or homemade pasta for more fiber and fewer added nutrients.
Food Integrity Score 92/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined wheat flour base
- Synthetic vitamin and mineral enrichment
Simpler options to consider
- Choose noodles with only durum or wheat flour and eggs
- Try whole-grain or homemade pasta for more fiber and fewer added nutrients
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Enriched Noodle Product, Wide Egg Noodles
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Pantry & Oils (source: All Noodles)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742353364- Serving size
- 56 g (1 1/4 cups)
- 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 Noodle Product, Wide Egg Noodles
Great Value
High integrity
Warning Signs
Enriched vitamins and iron are the only add-ons here, and they're the main "engineered" signal on this label.
Consider This
Enrichment with niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine, riboflavin, and folic acid is typical of refined grain products, not a sign of heavy formulation.
Good Substitutes
Look for noodles listing only durum or wheat flour and eggs, or make a simple pasta dough at home.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis label stays refreshingly simple, reading more like a basic egg noodle recipe than a factory formula. Its main nutritional character comes from refined durum and wheat flour, so it works well as an everyday staple in moderation. The refined grain base and vitamin enrichment are the only points worth noting, with no artificial colors, preservatives, or emulsifiers listed.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined wheat flour base
- Synthetic vitamin and mineral enrichment
Highest concern ingredients
- Semolina (wheat) (2/10) — Refined grain base.
- Durum flour (wheat) (2/10) — Refined grain base.
- Niacin (2/10) — Synthetic enrichment nutrient.
Better choice tips
- Choose noodles with only durum or wheat flour and eggs.
- Try whole-grain or homemade pasta for more fiber and fewer added nutrients.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM FLOUR (WHEAT), EGG YOLK, 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.
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 base, but a normal category ingredient for noodles.
Additional note
Refined durum wheat milled from the endosperm.
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 base, category-normal for egg noodles.
Additional note
Refined durum wheat flour, a standard pasta base.
NiacinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin enrichmentAdditive
What this is
Vitamin enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added nutrient typical of enriched grain products.
Additional note
Added B-vitamin for enrichment.
Ferrous sulfate (iron)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernMineral enrichmentAdditive
What this is
Mineral enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added mineral typical of enriched grain products.
Additional note
Added iron for enrichment.
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Thiamine mononitrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin enrichmentAdditive
What this is
Vitamin enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added nutrient typical of enriched grain products.
Additional note
Added B-vitamin for enrichment.
RiboflavinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin enrichmentAdditive
What this is
Vitamin enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added nutrient typical of enriched grain products.
Additional note
Added B-vitamin for enrichment.
Folic acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin enrichmentAdditive
What this is
Vitamin enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added nutrient typical of enriched grain products.
Additional note
Added B-vitamin for enrichment.
Egg yolkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple egg component adding richness and color.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-list estimate of how simple or formulated a product 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.
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 "egg". 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 "egg". 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 "egg". 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 "egg". 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 "egg". 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 "egg". 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". 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". 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", "semolina", "durum". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Processing level (Lightly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Processing level (Lightly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Processing level (Lightly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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". 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, 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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Enriched Noodle Product, Wide Egg Noodles highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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 Enriched Noodle Product, Wide Egg Noodles shows about 2.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Enriched Noodle Product, Wide Egg Noodles: 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: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Low sodium per serving; Modest protein and low added sugar.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined durum flour with low fiber; Enriched grain rather than whole grain; Carb-dense base with little produce.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food 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
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.
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