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Great Value Four Cheese Topped With Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Provolone And Paroma Cheese Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza, Four Cheese: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value four cheese topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, white cheddar, provolone and paroma cheese thin & crispy crust pizza, four cheese received a Food Integrity Score of 72 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This pizza leans towards the processed side due to palm oil, xanthan gum, and soybean oil. While it contains real cheeses and a straightforward crust, the inclusion of refined and industrial oils suggests occasional consumption rather than regular. It's a ready-to-eat option with a few processed edges. Main considerations include refined oils, xanthan gum, and anti-caking agents. Simpler options: Opt for homemade pizza with whole grain crust; use fresh mozzarella as a topping alternative.

Food Integrity Score 72/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined oils
  • Xanthan gum
  • Anti-caking agents

Simpler options to consider

  • Opt for homemade pizza with whole grain crust
  • Use fresh mozzarella as a topping alternative

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Four Cheese Topped With Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Provolone And Paroma Cheese Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza, Four Cheese
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Pizza)
GTIN / UPC
00194346134717
Serving size
160 GRM (1/3 pizza)
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

Four Cheese Topped With Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Provolone And Paroma Cheese Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza, Four Cheese

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Palm oil, xanthan gum, and soybean oil signal higher processing concerns.

Consider This

Xanthan gum and palm oil often appear in ultra-processed foods.

Good Substitutes

Consider a homemade pizza with simple ingredients like fresh mozzarella and whole grain crust.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This pizza leans towards the processed side due to palm oil, xanthan gum, and soybean oil. While it contains real cheeses and a straightforward crust, the inclusion of refined and industrial oils suggests occasional consumption rather than regular. It's a ready-to-eat option with a few processed edges.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined oils
  • Xanthan gum
  • Anti-caking agents

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • CRUST — Refined oils
  • SAUCE — Xanthan gum as additive
  • PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE BLEND — Anti-caking agents

Highest concern ingredients

  • CRUST (6/10) — Refined flour and oils increase processing concern.
  • SAUCE (5/10) — Contains xanthan gum and refined oil.

Better choice tips

  • Opt for homemade pizza with whole grain crust.
  • Use fresh mozzarella as a topping alternative.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CRUST (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, PALM OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SEMOLINA [WHEAT], SALT, BAKING POWDER [CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE] CULTURED WHEY, WHEY, YEAST, VINEGAR, SOY LECITHIN, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES), LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SPICES, BASIL, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, GARLIC POWDER), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE BLEND (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET], ROMANO CHEESE MADE WITH COW'S MILK [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET], POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING], SALT), OREGANO, GRANULATED GARLIC, BASIL.

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

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

  1. CRUST (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, PALM OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SEMOLINA [WHEAT], SALT, BAKING POWDER [CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE] CULTURED WHEY, WHEY, YEAST, VINEGAR, SOY LECITHIN, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernProcessed ingredientWatchlist

    What this is

    Processed ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Soybean and palm oils are highly processed.

    Additional note

    Refined flour and oils increase processing concern.

    Family watchlist

    Refined oils

  2. SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SPICES, BASIL, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, GARLIC POWDER)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Xanthan gum serves as a thickening agent.

    Additional note

    Contains xanthan gum and refined oil.

    Family watchlist

    Xanthan gum as additive

  3. PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE BLEND (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET], ROMANO CHEESE MADE WITH COW'S MILK [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, RENNET], POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING], SALT)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernProcessed cheese blendWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Processed cheese blend

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Powdered cellulose as anti-caking agent.

    Additional note

    Anti-caking agent noted.

    Family watchlist

    Anti-caking agents

  4. LOW-MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Cheese is less processed than other ingredients.

    Additional note

    Category-normal processing for cheese.

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  1. PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Cheese is minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Typical cheese processing.

  2. WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Cheese is less processed.

    Additional note

    Regular cheese processing.

  3. OREGANOConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common culinary herb.

    Additional note

    No concern; typical seasoning.

  4. GRANULATED GARLICConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Used commonly as seasoning.

    Additional note

    Common seasoning ingredient.

  5. BASILConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Typical seasoning herb.

    Additional note

    Common culinary herb.

This score 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.

  • 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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 "whey". 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 "whey". 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 "whey". 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 "whey". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "onion", "tomato". 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 Four Cheese Topped With Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Provolone And Paroma Cheese Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza, Four Cheese highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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 Four Cheese Topped With Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Provolone And Paroma Cheese Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza, Four Cheese shows about 1.92g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Four Cheese Topped With Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Provolone And Paroma Cheese Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza, Four Cheese: 4.99g total 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: Good protein content; Contains cheeses.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat; Refined flour crust.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

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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