Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Frosted Blueberry Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Blueberry: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value frosted blueberry flavored toaster pastries, frosted blueberry received a Food Integrity Score of 35 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This product is heavily processed, relying on multiple refined and artificial ingredients. The presence of high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and palm oil suggests it shouldn’t be a regular part of your diet. Consider fresh, whole-food alternatives for a healthier choice. Main considerations include high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and palm oil. Simpler options: Choose natural whole-wheat pastries; opt for fresh blueberry alternatives.
Food Integrity Score 35/100
What stood out on the label?
- Ultra-processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- High fructose corn syrup
- Artificial colors
- Palm oil
Simpler options to consider
- Choose natural whole-wheat pastries
- Opt for fresh blueberry alternatives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Frosted Blueberry Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Blueberry
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Bakery & Bread (source: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742064802- Serving size
- 52 g (1 PASTRY, PER CONTAINER)
- 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
Frosted Blueberry Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Blueberry
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Contains high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors like Red 40 and Blue 1.
Consider This
Multiple refined ingredients like enriched wheat flour and corn syrup point toward ultra-processed food.
Good Substitutes
Opt for fresh blueberry pastries made with whole wheat flour and real blueberries.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis product is heavily processed, relying on multiple refined and artificial ingredients. The presence of high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and palm oil suggests it shouldn’t be a regular part of your diet. Consider fresh, whole-food alternatives for a healthier choice.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- High fructose corn syrup
- Artificial colors
- Palm oil
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- PALM OIL — Controversial social/environmental impacts.
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP — Processed sugar variant.
- COLOR ADDED (INCLUDES RED 40, BLUE 1) — Artificial color.
- GLYCERINE — Non-food synthetic use.
- GELATIN — Animal-derived ingredient.
- MODIFIED SOY PROTEIN — Processed soy ingredient.
Highest concern ingredients
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (7/10) — Heavily processed sweetener.
- COLOR ADDED (INCLUDES RED 40, BLUE 1) (7/10) — Artificial coloring for visual appeal.
- GLYCERINE (6/10) — Non-food synthetic use.
Better choice tips
- Choose natural whole-wheat pastries
- Opt for fresh blueberry alternatives
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [ VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [ VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, FRUIT JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WHITE GRAPE, BLUEBERRY), GLYCERINE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY PERMEATE, PRECOOKED CORN MEAL, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), CITRIC ACID, COLOR ADDED (INCLUDES RED 40, BLUE 1), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE (A PRESERVATIVE), GELATIN, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED SOY PROTEIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, REDUCED IRON NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPConcern 7/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Highly processed sweetener, often criticized.
Additional note
Heavily processed sweetener.
Family watchlist
Processed sugar variant.
COLOR ADDED (INCLUDES RED 40, BLUE 1)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial coloring for visual appeal.
Additional note
Artificial colors.
Family watchlist
Artificial color.
GLYCERINEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernHumectantWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Humectant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Non-food synthetic use.
Additional note
Used as a humectant.
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unclear origin of flavoring.
Additional note
Combined flavors; vague.
Family watchlist
Vague ingredient.
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POTASSIUM SORBATE (A PRESERVATIVE)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Inhibits mold and yeast.
Additional note
Preservative role.
Family watchlist
Preservative ingredient.
CORN SYRUPConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Linked to industrial processing.
Additional note
Sweetener from corn starch.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
PALM OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Criticized for environmental impact.
Additional note
Refined oil.
Family watchlist
Controversial social/environmental impacts.
MODIFIED CORNSTARCHConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Highly refined ingredient.
Additional note
Starch with altered properties.
Family watchlist
Modified food starch.
MODIFIED SOY PROTEINConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProcessed proteinWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Processed protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Highly processed protein source.
Additional note
Processed protein source.
Family watchlist
Processed soy ingredient.
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [ VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [ VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flours are less nutritious.
Additional note
Refined flour with added vitamins.
SUGARConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
High sugar intake is concerning.
Additional note
Common sweetener.
WHEY PERMEATEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFood ingredient
What this is
Food ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Byproduct of dairy processing.
Additional note
Derived from milk processing.
GELATINConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Animal-derived gelling agent.
Additional note
Gelling agent.
Family watchlist
Animal-derived ingredient.
FRUIT JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WHITE GRAPE, BLUEBERRY)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined ingredient
What this is
Refined ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrates are less nutritious.
Additional note
From concentrate; refined.
PRECOOKED CORN MEALConcern 3/10 — Mild concernProcessed cereal
What this is
Processed cereal
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Typically less nutritious than whole corn.
Additional note
Processed corn ingredient.
YELLOW CORN FLOURConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlour
What this is
Flour
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Less nutritious refined grain.
Additional note
Processed corn flour.
VITAMIN A PALMITATEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernNutrientAdditive
What this is
Nutrient
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Synthetic nutrient addition.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin addition.
REDUCED IRON NIACINAMIDEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernNutrient fortifier
What this is
Nutrient fortifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Iron addition to fortify flour.
Additional note
Nutrient fortification.
PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernNutrient
What this is
Nutrient
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic B6.
LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agents
What this is
Leavening agents
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Used in baking to rise dough.
Additional note
Baking agents.
RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernNutrient
What this is
Nutrient
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Common fortification nutrient.
Additional note
Added vitamin B2.
THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernNutrient
What this is
Nutrient
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added B1 vitamin for health.
Additional note
Synthetic B1.
CITRIC ACIDConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidity regulator
What this is
Acidity regulator
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Natural preservative role.
Additional note
Common acidity regulator.
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Natural seasoning agent.
Additional note
Common seasoning.
This score is for informational purposes only and is not a medical or nutritional recommendation. 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-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary 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 "gelatin". 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 "gelatin", "whey". 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 "gelatin", "whey". 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", "wheat flour", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "wheat flour", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 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", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, 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 Frosted Blueberry Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Blueberry highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-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 Frosted Blueberry Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Blueberry shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Frosted Blueberry Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Blueberry: 16g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Convenient snack; Contains vitamins.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High in added sugar; Ultra-processed; Artificial colors used.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same bakery & bread differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality 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
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