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Great Value Grape Jelly: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value grape jelly received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable list anchored by concord grapes and pectin, but two refined corn sweeteners take up most of the formula. The citric acid and sodium citrate are minor helpers rather than major concerns. Treat it as an occasional spread rather than an everyday staple, especially if you are watching refined sweeteners. Main considerations include corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup dominate the sweetening, refined sweeteners add concentrated sugar, and several additive helpers for texture and acidity. Simpler options: Look for fruit spreads sweetened with only fruit or a small amount of cane sugar; choose options listing fewer refined sweeteners and additives.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup dominate the sweetening
  • Refined sweeteners add concentrated sugar
  • Several additive helpers for texture and acidity

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for fruit spreads sweetened with only fruit or a small amount of cane sugar
  • Choose options listing fewer refined sweeteners and additives

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Grape Jelly
Category
Produce (source: Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads)
GTIN / UPC
00078742155432
Serving size
20 g (1 Tbsp)
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

Grape Jelly

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup make up much of this jelly, with added sugar being the main story here.

Consider This

Corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup are refined sweeteners typical of factory-formulated spreads, though the grape and pectin are recognizable.

Good Substitutes

Try a fruit spread made with only crushed grapes and a small amount of sugar, or simply mash fresh grapes with a touch of honey.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a short, recognizable list anchored by concord grapes and pectin, but two refined corn sweeteners take up most of the formula. The citric acid and sodium citrate are minor helpers rather than major concerns. Treat it as an occasional spread rather than an everyday staple, especially if you are watching refined sweeteners.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup dominate the sweetening
  • Refined sweeteners add concentrated sugar
  • Several additive helpers for texture and acidity

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Corn Syrup — Refined sweetener
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup — Industrially refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • High Fructose Corn Syrup (6/10) — Industrially refined sweetener.
  • Corn Syrup (5/10) — Refined sweetener adding concentrated sugar.

Better choice tips

  • Look for fruit spreads sweetened with only fruit or a small amount of cane sugar.
  • Choose options listing fewer refined sweeteners and additives.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CONCORD GRAPES, CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE.

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

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

  1. High Fructose Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Industrially refined sweetener, often flagged by label-conscious users.

    Additional note

    Industrially refined sweetener made from corn starch.

    Family watchlist

    Refined industrial sweetener many users may want flagged.

  2. Corn SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener that adds concentrated sugar.

    Additional note

    Refined corn sweetener adding concentrated sugar.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users may want to track.

  3. Sodium CitrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernBufferAdditive

    What this is

    Buffer

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Buffering additive that helps control acidity and texture.

    Additional note

    Salt of citric acid used as buffer and stabilizer.

  4. PectinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernGelling agentAdditive

    What this is

    Gelling agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracted gelling agent that helps the jelly set.

    Additional note

    Fruit-derived gelling agent used for set.

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  1. Citric AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acid used for tartness and stability.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant for flavor and preservation.

  2. Concord GrapesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole fruit anchors the product.

    Additional note

    Whole fruit base; recognizable and simple.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "corn syrup", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "corn syrup", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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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 Grape Jelly 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 Grape Jelly shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Grape Jelly: 10g 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: Simple ingredient list with few components; Contains concord grapes as a fruit source; No saturated fat or sodium per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Corn syrup and HFCS make it high in added sugar; Very low fiber and protein per serving; Refined sweeteners dominate the ingredient list.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Produce, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food 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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