Food Quality Guideby KarbCoach

Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach

Great Value Less Sodium Chunk Breast With Rib Meat In Water, Less Sodium Chunk In Water: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value less sodium chunk breast with rib meat in water, less sodium chunk in water received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This product leans on some processed ingredients like sodium phosphates and modified food starch to maintain texture and flavor, common in such canned items. While these additives ensure stability, the overall formulation suggests it might be better to consume occasionally. Opt for products that minimize industrial ingredients for regular use. Main considerations include sodium phosphates, modified food starch, and flavoring. Simpler options: Opt for products with fewer synthetic additives; choose items with minimal processing and clear labeling.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Sodium phosphates
  • Modified food starch
  • Flavoring

Simpler options to consider

  • Opt for products with fewer synthetic additives
  • Choose items with minimal processing and clear labeling

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Less Sodium Chunk Breast With Rib Meat In Water, Less Sodium Chunk In Water
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Canned Meat)
GTIN / UPC
00078742062181
Serving size
84 GRM
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

Less Sodium Chunk Breast With Rib Meat In Water, Less Sodium Chunk In Water

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Sodium phosphates and modified food starch raise processed food concerns.

Consider This

Potassium chloride and tartaric acid hint at shelf-life and flavor engineering.

Good Substitutes

Try simple, homemade-style canned chicken with just salt and water.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This product leans on some processed ingredients like sodium phosphates and modified food starch to maintain texture and flavor, common in such canned items. While these additives ensure stability, the overall formulation suggests it might be better to consume occasionally. Opt for products that minimize industrial ingredients for regular use.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Sodium phosphates
  • Modified food starch
  • Flavoring

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • SODIUM PHOSPHATES — Common in processed meats, not desired by all.
  • TARTARIC ACID — Stabilizer often used industrially.
  • FLAVORING — Generic term, lacks specificity.

Highest concern ingredients

  • SODIUM PHOSPHATES (6/10) — Preservative and texturizer in processed meats.
  • MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (5/10) — Used for texture, common in processed foods.

Better choice tips

  • Opt for products with fewer synthetic additives.
  • Choose items with minimal processing and clear labeling.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT. POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHICKEN BROTH, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, TARTARIC ACID, FLAVORING.

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

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

  1. SODIUM PHOSPHATESConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used in processed meat products to retain moisture.

    Additional note

    Acts as a preservative and texturizer.

    Family watchlist

    Common in processed meats, not desired by all.

  2. MODIFIED FOOD STARCHConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Common in processed foods for texture enhancement.

    Additional note

    Thickener, affects texture.

  3. POTASSIUM CHLORIDEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavoring agentAdditive

    What this is

    Flavoring agent

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    May signal modified flavor or reduced sodium strategy.

    Additional note

    Salt substitute often used for lower sodium.

  4. TARTARIC ACIDConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    May indicate increased stability or shelf-life.

    Additional note

    Acidity regulator and preservative.

    Family watchlist

    Stabilizer often used industrially.

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  1. FLAVORINGConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague description, affects transparency.

    Additional note

    Broad unspecified ingredient.

    Family watchlist

    Generic term, lacks specificity.

  2. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoningVague label term

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Normal seasoning, minimal concern.

    Additional note

    Common preservation and flavor enhancer.

  3. CHICKEN BROTHConcern 1/10 — Very low concernBroth

    What this is

    Broth

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Flavors chicken naturally, standard cooking add-in.

    Additional note

    Broth from chicken, mild processing.

  4. CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEATConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food

    What this is

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Fundamental protein source, minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Simple whole chicken meat.

  5. WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Essential ingredient with no concerns.

    Additional note

    Basic hydrating liquid.

This food integrity analysis does not assess medical risks or nutritional suitability. 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.

  • 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegetarian

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "chicken", "meat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "chicken", "meat". See ingredients for details.)

    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 Less Sodium Chunk Breast With Rib Meat In Water, Less Sodium Chunk In Water 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 Less Sodium Chunk Breast With Rib Meat In Water, Less Sodium Chunk In Water shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Less Sodium Chunk Breast With Rib Meat In Water, Less Sodium Chunk In Water: 0g added 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: High protein; Low in fat; Low sodium.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains additives; Modified food starch.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Meat & Poultry, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

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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