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Great Value Mixed Chili Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Beans In Chili Sauce, Mixed Chili Beans: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Great Value mixed chili beans dark red kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans in chili sauce, mixed chili beans received a Food Integrity Score of 83 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and moderate additive load. This product includes several processed ingredients typical of canned beans, like natural flavor and modified starch. While it's not specifically ultra-processed, some ingredients suggest it's made more for convenience than purity. Enjoy occasionally rather than as a staple for the cleanest diet. Main considerations include natural flavor and modified food starch. A simpler option to consider is homemade chili.
Food Integrity Score 83/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Very low
What to watch?
- Natural flavor
- Modified food starch
Simpler options to consider
- Homemade chili
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Mixed Chili Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Beans In Chili Sauce, Mixed Chili Beans
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Canned & Bottled Beans
- GTIN / UPC
00078742213262- Serving size
- 130 GRM (1/2 cup)
- 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
Mixed Chili Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Beans In Chili Sauce, Mixed Chili Beans
Great Value
High integrity
Warning Signs
Natural flavor raises a red flag for vague content.
Consider This
Ingredients like soybean oil and modified food starch are common in processed foods.
Good Substitutes
Opt for homemade chili with whole beans and natural spices.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis product includes several processed ingredients typical of canned beans, like natural flavor and modified starch. While it's not specifically ultra-processed, some ingredients suggest it's made more for convenience than purity. Enjoy occasionally rather than as a staple for the cleanest diet.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Natural flavor
- Modified food starch
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- SOYBEAN OIL — Refined seed oil
- SPICE — Vague ingredient
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague ingredient
- PAPRIKA OLEORESIN — Color additive
Highest concern ingredients
- NATURAL FLAVOR (6/10) — Vague ingredient
- SOYBEAN OIL (6/10) — Refined seed oil
- MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (5/10) — Modified starch
Better choice tips
- Homemade chili
Ingredients
Ingredient list
DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS, PINTO BEANS, BLACK BEANS, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, CUMIN, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, OREGANO), TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN STARCH, PAPRIKA, SPICE, HICKORY SMOKED TORULA YEAST, ONION POWDER, MUSTARD FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
SOYBEAN OILConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common processed oil.
Additional note
Refined cooking oil
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Composition unclear.
Additional note
Broad flavoring notes
MODIFIED FOOD STARCHConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed for texture.
Additional note
Thickening agent
Family watchlist
Modified starch
PAPRIKA OLEORESINConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
For color enhancement.
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HICKORY SMOKED TORULA YEASTConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor enhancer
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
For smoked flavor.
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Raises sugar content.
Additional note
Adds sweetness
CORN STARCHConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined for texture.
Additional note
Common thickener
SPICEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Precise makeup unknown.
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning agent
What this is
Seasoning agent
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Salt is broadly recognized.
Additional note
Common seasoning
CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, CUMIN, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, OREGANO)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice blendVague label term
What this is
Spice blend
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Mixed spices add flavor.
Additional note
Mixed spice component
TOMATO PASTEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernCondensed puree
What this is
Condensed puree
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common in sauces.
Additional note
Concentrated natural flavor
PAPRIKAConcern 1/10 — Very low concernColorful spice
What this is
Colorful spice
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds natural color.
Additional note
Adds color
ONION POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning agent
What this is
Seasoning agent
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common in seasoning blends.
Additional note
Concentrated flavor
MUSTARD FLOURConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning agent
What this is
Seasoning agent
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common condiment seed.
Additional note
Powdered for flavor
GARLIC POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning agent
What this is
Seasoning agent
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
For garlic flavor.
Additional note
Concentrated spice
DARK RED KIDNEY BEANSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A whole food bean.
Additional note
Recognizable whole bean
PINTO BEANSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A whole food bean.
Additional note
Recognizable whole bean
BLACK BEANSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A whole food bean.
Additional note
Recognizable whole bean
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernLiquid base
What this is
Liquid base
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Safe and non-controversial
Additional note
Important as a medium
This analysis is not a judgment on safety. It describes ingredient structure. 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean". See ingredients for details.)
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: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean". 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 "black bean", "kidney bean", "onion". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "onion". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "onion". 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", "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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", "corn starch", "sugar". 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 (SOYBEAN OIL)
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 (SOYBEAN OIL)
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 (SOYBEAN OIL)
This product has 1 additional signal 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", "oregano". 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 "flour", "corn", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Mixed Chili Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Beans In Chili Sauce, Mixed Chili Beans 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 Mixed Chili Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Beans In Chili Sauce, Mixed Chili Beans shows about 4.94g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Mixed Chili Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Beans In Chili Sauce, Mixed Chili Beans: 1g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High fiber content; Good protein source; Minimal saturated fat.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium levels; Contains added sugar; Soybean oil included.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same canned & bottled beans 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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