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Great Value Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecans, Macadamia Nuts, Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

High integrity

Great Value lightly salted deluxe mixed nuts cashews, almonds, brazil nuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, lightly salted deluxe mixed nuts received a Food Integrity Score of 90 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This product is primarily composed of whole nuts, which are simple, recognizable foods. The small inclusion of vegetable oil does introduce minor processing, but it's not significant enough to affect the product's integrity substantially. Overall, this is a healthy snack to rate well on ingredient integrity. Main considerations include vegetable oil. Choose nuts without added oils.

Food Integrity Score 90/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Vegetable oil

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose nuts without added oils

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecans, Macadamia Nuts, Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00078742033495
Serving size
28 g (1 ONZ)
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

Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecans, Macadamia Nuts, Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts

Great Value

High integrity

Warning Signs

There are very few concerns with nuts, keeping the list refreshingly simple.

Consider This

The presence of vegetable oils, though minimal, is the main focus for potential ultra-processing.

Good Substitutes

Opt for nuts roasted without added oils or salt for a less processed option.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This product is primarily composed of whole nuts, which are simple, recognizable foods. The small inclusion of vegetable oil does introduce minor processing, but it's not significant enough to affect the product's integrity substantially. Overall, this is a healthy snack to rate well on ingredient integrity.

Key Highlights

Higher Concern Ingredient Count0

What stood out

  • Vegetable oil

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SOY BEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER SEED) — Refined oils and blends can concern some due to processing.

Better choice tips

  • Choose nuts without added oils.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CASHEWS, ALMONDS, BRAZIL NUTS, PECANS, MACADAMIA NUTS, VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SOY BEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER SEED), SEA SALT.

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

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

  1. VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SOY BEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER SEED)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Vegetable oil adds slight processing to the product.

    Additional note

    Blend of oils

    Family watchlist

    Refined oils and blends can concern some due to processing.

  2. SEA SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNormal seasoningAdditive

    What this is

    Normal seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Sea salt is a basic and expected additive.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning

  3. CASHEWSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Cashews are whole nuts and minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Whole nuts

  4. ALMONDSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Almonds are whole nuts and minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Whole nuts

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  1. BRAZIL NUTSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Brazil nuts are whole nuts and minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Whole nuts

  2. PECANSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Pecans are whole nuts and minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Whole nuts

  3. MACADAMIA NUTSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Macadamia nuts are whole nuts and minimally processed.

    Additional note

    Whole nuts

This score estimates food integrity based on ingredients but does not evaluate food safety or health benefits. 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

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 "almond", "pecan", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SOY BEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER SEED))

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SOY BEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER SEED))

    This product has 3 additional signals 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 Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecans, Macadamia Nuts, Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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 Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecans, Macadamia Nuts, Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecans, Macadamia Nuts, Lightly Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts: 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 in healthy fats; Good protein source; Rich in nutrients.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains seed oils; Moderate saturated fat.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Snacks, 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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