Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Graham Pie Crust, Graham: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value graham pie crust, graham received a Food Integrity Score of 61 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This graham pie crust relies on enriched flour and oils for structure, which is common in processed foods. Ingredients like palm oil with TBHQ and corn syrup suggest something that's more engineered than homemade. A bit of sugar and additives are typical for shelf-stability, meaning this might be best as an occasional treat. Main considerations include additive load and ingredient concern. Try making with whole wheat flour, butter, and honey.
Food Integrity Score 61/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
Simpler options to consider
- Try making with whole wheat flour, butter, and honey
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Graham Pie Crust, Graham
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Crusts & Dough
- GTIN / UPC
00078742000817- Serving size
- 26 GRM (1/10 Crust)
- 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
Graham Pie Crust, Graham
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
TBHQ in palm oil can be concerning for some due to preservatives.
Consider This
Includes palm oil and corn syrup, common in factory-formulated foods.
Good Substitutes
Try making with whole wheat flour, butter, and honey.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis graham pie crust relies on enriched flour and oils for structure, which is common in processed foods. Ingredients like palm oil with TBHQ and corn syrup suggest something that's more engineered than homemade. A bit of sugar and additives are typical for shelf-stability, meaning this might be best as an occasional treat.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS — Preservative use is controversial.
- CORN SYRUP — Refined sweeteners are often flagged.
Highest concern ingredients
- PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS (7/10) — Preservative-added oil for shelf life.
Better choice tips
- Try making with whole wheat flour, butter, and honey.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS, SUGAR, GRAHAM FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, MOLASSES, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MALT EXTRACT, SOY LECITHIN.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESSConcern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
TBHQ is a controversial additive.
Additional note
Preservative-added oil for shelf life.
Family watchlist
Preservative use is controversial.
CORN SYRUPConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
High sugar content, processed.
Additional note
Common refined sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweeteners are often flagged.
LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Industrial ingredients for texture.
Additional note
Used to help dough rise.
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined grains are less nutritious.
Additional note
Refined flour with added vitamins.
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SOY LECITHINConcern 4/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierAdditive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Stabilizing additive in foods.
Additional note
Common emulsifier.
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar is high-calorie.
Additional note
Common sweetener, often overconsumed.
MALT EXTRACTConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed sugar alternative.
Additional note
Flavoring and sweetening.
MOLASSESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Sweetener with trace nutrients.
Additional note
Less refined sweetener option.
GRAHAM FLOURConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Contains more fiber than refined flour.
Additional note
Coarser flour from wholewheat.
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common seasoning, little concern.
Additional note
Used for flavor enhancement.
This analysis 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-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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic 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 kernel". See ingredients for details.)
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", "corn syrup". 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", "corn syrup". 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", "enriched flour". 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", "enriched flour". 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", "malt", "graham". 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: Family watchlist items (PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style 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 kernel". See ingredients for details.)
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 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel". See ingredients for details.)
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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, 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.
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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 Graham Pie Crust, Graham 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 Graham Pie Crust, Graham shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Graham Pie Crust, Graham: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include corn syrup, sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Moderate sodium level; Simple ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined flours; High in added sugars; Contains palm oil.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same crusts & dough 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
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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