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Great Value Ez-Peel & Deveined Tail-On Jumbo Raw Shrimp: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

High integrity

Great Value ez-peel & deveined tail-on jumbo raw shrimp received a Food Integrity Score of 79 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This shrimp product includes a typical preservative in processed seafood, reducing its overall food integrity score. It's suitable for occasional consumption due to the presence of sodium tripolyphosphate, which is a noted food additive. Opt for fresher alternatives when possible for a higher-integrity meal option. Main considerations include additive load. Choose fresh shrimp without sodium tripolyphosphate.

Food Integrity Score 79/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Additive load

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose fresh shrimp without sodium tripolyphosphate

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Ez-Peel & Deveined Tail-On Jumbo Raw Shrimp
Category
Seafood (source: Frozen Fish & Seafood)
GTIN / UPC
00078742133898
Serving size
112 GRM (about 6 shrimp)
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

Ez-Peel & Deveined Tail-On Jumbo Raw Shrimp

Great Value

High integrity

Warning Signs

Sodium tripolyphosphate appears as a moisture-retaining ingredient in shrimp.

Consider This

Sodium tripolyphosphate is commonly linked with ultra-processed foods due to its preservative nature.

Good Substitutes

Fresh shrimp without added preservatives offer a more natural choice.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This shrimp product includes a typical preservative in processed seafood, reducing its overall food integrity score. It's suitable for occasional consumption due to the presence of sodium tripolyphosphate, which is a noted food additive. Opt for fresher alternatives when possible for a higher-integrity meal option.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Additive load

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE) — Common additive in processed foods

Highest concern ingredients

  • SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE) (6/10) — Used as a moisture-retaining agent

Better choice tips

  • Choose fresh shrimp without sodium tripolyphosphate

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SHRIMP, WATER, SALT, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE).

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

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

  1. SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Preserves moisture in processed foods

    Additional note

    Used as a moisture-retaining agent

    Family watchlist

    Common additive in processed foods

  2. SHRIMPConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food

    Additional note

    Simple whole food ingredient

  3. WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic hydration purpose

    Additional note

    Standard food preparation use

  4. SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning

    Additional note

    Standard flavor addition

This score is an estimate of ingredient integrity and not a health or 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.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "shrimp". See ingredients for details.)

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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 Ez-Peel & Deveined Tail-On Jumbo Raw Shrimp 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 Ez-Peel & Deveined Tail-On Jumbo Raw Shrimp shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Ez-Peel & Deveined Tail-On Jumbo Raw Shrimp: 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: High protein content; Low in calories; Minimal saturated fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High sodium content; Presence of 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 seafood differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Seafood, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

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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