Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Guacamole Dip, Guacamole: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value guacamole dip, guacamole received a Food Integrity Score of 35 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. The ingredient list of this guacamole dip appears quite complex with multiple additives and artificial colors, suggesting a highly processed product. It is more of a factory-formulated dip than a homemade guacamole. This type of product might be best enjoyed occasionally, especially if you prefer less processed foods. Main considerations include artificial colors, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. Simpler options: Choose simpler guacamole with fewer artificial additives; select products without artificial colors or complex flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 35/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Artificial colors
- Flavor enhancers
- Preservatives
Simpler options to consider
- Choose simpler guacamole with fewer artificial additives
- Select products without artificial colors or complex flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Guacamole Dip, Guacamole
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Condiments & Sauces (source: Dips & Salsa)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742020419- Serving size
- 31 g (2 Tbsp)
- 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
Guacamole Dip, Guacamole
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Yellow 5, Blue 1, and Red 40 are artificial colors that raise concern.
Consider This
Monosodium glutamate and sodium polyphosphate make this guacamole more factory-formulated.
Good Substitutes
Try guacamole that uses just avocados, lime, and spices for simplicity.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThe ingredient list of this guacamole dip appears quite complex with multiple additives and artificial colors, suggesting a highly processed product. It is more of a factory-formulated dip than a homemade guacamole. This type of product might be best enjoyed occasionally, especially if you prefer less processed foods.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Artificial colors
- Flavor enhancers
- Preservatives
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (MILK) — Vague ingredient
- MONOSODIUM GLUTATMATE — Flavor enhancer
- Sodium polyphosphate — Preservative
Highest concern ingredients
- Yellow 5 (9/10) — Artificial color
- Blue 1 (9/10) — Artificial color
- Red 40 (9/10) — Artificial color
Better choice tips
- Choose simpler guacamole with fewer artificial additives.
- Select products without artificial colors or complex flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, AVOCADO, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (MILK), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, TOMATOES PACKED IN TOMATO JUICE, LESS THAN 2% OF DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, GARLIC POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, AVOCADO POWDER, SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLKS (EGG YOLKS, SALT, PHOSPHOLIPASE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (MILK), SPICE, MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTATMATE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE, DATEM, LACTIC ACID, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
YELLOW 5Concern 9/10 — High concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vivid coloring, debated safety.
Additional note
Artificial color
BLUE 1Concern 9/10 — High concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vivid coloring, debated safety.
Additional note
Artificial color
RED 40Concern 9/10 — High concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vivid coloring, debated safety.
Additional note
Artificial color
MONOSODIUM GLUTATMATEConcern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Debated for flavor enhancement.
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NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (MILK)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Complexity raises user concern.
Additional note
Includes vague and artificial flavors
Family watchlist
Vague ingredient
SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Stabilizes, preserves shelf-life.
DATEMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernDough conditionerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Dough conditioner
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for improving texture.
SOYBEAN OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oils often raise health debates.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLKS (EGG YOLKS, SALT, PHOSPHOLIPASE)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined ingredientAdditive
What this is
Refined ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for emulsification.
Additional note
Textural enhancement
CORN SYRUP SOLIDSConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Highly processed sweetener.
Additional note
Sweetener; refined carbohydrate
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
XANTHAN GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Alters texture/thickness.
WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (MILK)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Contributes protein but is refined.
Additional note
Refined dairy protein
MALTODEXTRINConcern 4/10 — Mild concernCarbohydrateAdditive
What this is
Carbohydrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to enhance texture/stability.
Additional note
Processed carbohydrate
SODIUM CITRATEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierAdditive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Stabilizes formulation.
Additional note
Buffer salt
FOOD STARCH-MODIFIEDConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to modify texture.
Additional note
Processed thickener
AVOCADO POWDERConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined food
What this is
Refined food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentration changes texture.
Additional note
Processed for shelf life
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness, nutrients limited.
Additional note
Sweetener; mild processing
LACTIC ACIDConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Regulates acidity mildly.
Additional note
Mild acidulant
GLUCONO DELTA LACTONEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for pH regulation.
TOMATO POWDERConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVegetable
What this is
Vegetable
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated flavor source.
Additional note
Refined vegetable
CITRIC ACIDConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Prevents spoilage mildly.
Additional note
Preservative, mild acidity
ASCORBIC ACIDConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Antioxidant; prevents spoilage.
Additional note
Vitamin C source
LESS THAN 2% OF DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERSConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVegetable
What this is
Vegetable
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Adds flavor without notable concerns.
Additional note
Dehydrated vegetable
DEHYDRATED ONIONSConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVegetable
What this is
Vegetable
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Adds flavor without notable concerns.
Additional note
Dehydrated vegetable
GARLIC POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Used for flavor enhancement.
Additional note
Refined spice
SPICEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Specific spices not specified.
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Acts as a base in many foods.
Additional note
Common food base
AVOCADOConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
A core ingredient in guacamole.
Additional note
Recognizable traditional ingredient
TOMATOES PACKED IN TOMATO JUICEConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Tomatoes are a common whole food.
Additional note
Category-normal processing
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common seasoning ingredient.
Additional note
Basic seasoning
This analysis is based on the provided ingredient list and does not equate to a safety assessment. 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "avocado". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary 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", "avocado". 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 "milk", "whey", "egg". 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 "milk", "whey", "egg". 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 (Highly 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 (Highly 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 (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "garlic". 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 "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "avocado". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, 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.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, 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 Guacamole Dip, Guacamole highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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 Guacamole Dip, Guacamole shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Guacamole Dip, Guacamole: 1g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, corn syrup solids. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains avocado; Low saturated fat; Moderate protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Artificial colors; Contains MSG; Highly processed.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces 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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