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Great Value Natural Smoke Flavored Almonds, Natural Smoke: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value natural smoke flavored almonds, natural smoke received a Food Integrity Score of 59 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This product combines almonds with a variety of oils and flavor enhancers, moving it from a simple snack to a more processed item. While almonds are beneficial, the added ingredients imply occasional rather than daily consumption. The hydrogenated oils and flavor systems suggest an engineered approach rather than a straightforward nut mix. Main considerations include artificial flavors, refined seed oils, and flavor enhancers. Simpler options: Opt for dry-roasted almonds; avoid flavored oils with additives.
Food Integrity Score 59/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Artificial flavors
- Refined seed oils
- Flavor enhancers
Simpler options to consider
- Opt for dry-roasted almonds
- Avoid flavored oils with additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Natural Smoke Flavored Almonds, Natural Smoke
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742366920- Serving size
- 28 GRM (about 28 nuts)
- 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
Natural Smoke Flavored Almonds, Natural Smoke
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Contains hydrogenated oils, hydrolyzed soy protein, and natural flavors, which may concern some consumers.
Consider This
The inclusion of lipolyzed butter oil and maltodextrin suggests a higher level of processing.
Good Substitutes
Look for plain dry-roasted almonds, without added flavors or engineered oils.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis product combines almonds with a variety of oils and flavor enhancers, moving it from a simple snack to a more processed item. While almonds are beneficial, the added ingredients imply occasional rather than daily consumption. The hydrogenated oils and flavor systems suggest an engineered approach rather than a straightforward nut mix.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Artificial flavors
- Refined seed oils
- Flavor enhancers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL) — Refined seed oils
- MALTODEXTRIN — Refined sweeteners
- HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN — Flavor enhancer
Highest concern ingredients
- NATURAL FLAVOR (7/10) — Artificial flavor and vague ingredient.
- HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN (6/10) — Processed additive.
- VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL) (5/10) — Processed oils.
Better choice tips
- Opt for dry-roasted almonds
- Avoid flavored oils with additives
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ALMONDS, VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, BROWN SUGAR, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, LIPOLYZED BUTTER OIL.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavoringWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Can be from various sources.
Additional note
Vague ingredient.
Family watchlist
Artificial flavors
HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEINConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for flavor enhancement.
Additional note
Processed additive.
NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavoringWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for smoky flavor.
Additional note
Flavoring agent.
Family watchlist
Artificial flavors
VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed vegetable oils are refined.
Additional note
Processed oils.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oils
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LIPOLYZED BUTTER OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancer
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used to enhance buttery flavor.
Additional note
Processed fat.
MALTODEXTRINConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Maltodextrin is a refined additive.
Additional note
High-glycemic thickener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweeteners
YEAST EXTRACTConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor enhancerAdditive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Enhances savory flavors.
Additional note
Flavor enhancer.
BROWN SUGARConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness to snacks.
Additional note
Refined sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweeteners
ALMONDSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Almonds are a nutritious whole food.
Additional note
Simple whole food.
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Salt is a common seasoning.
Additional note
Standard seasoning.
This score estimates ingredient integrity based on the list provided, without considering nutritional benefits or health effects. 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-outsMetabolic 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)
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 "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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)
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 "soy protein", "almond". 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 "butter". 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 "butter". 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 (VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER 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 (VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER 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 (VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL))
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "soy", "peanut". 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 "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style 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 Natural Smoke Flavored Almonds, Natural Smoke highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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 Natural Smoke Flavored Almonds, Natural Smoke shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Natural Smoke Flavored Almonds, Natural Smoke: 1g total 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: Good protein source; Contains fiber; Smoke flavor adds taste.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Seed oils present; Processed additives used; Contains maltodextrin.
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.
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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