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Great Value Orange Sweet Rolls With Icing: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Great Value orange sweet rolls with icing received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This product's ingredient list suggests frequent industrial additives and colorants, making it look more engineered than homemade. With added colors and gums, it is advisable to consume this occasionally, especially if you prefer less processed options. Main considerations include artificial colors, synthetic emulsifiers, and vague ingredients. Simpler options: Choose baked goods with fewer additives; look for alternatives with simple ingredients.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: Very low

What to watch?

  • Artificial colors
  • Synthetic emulsifiers
  • Vague ingredients

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose baked goods with fewer additives
  • Look for alternatives with simple ingredients

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Orange Sweet Rolls With Icing
GTIN / UPC
00078742235684
Serving size
49 g (1 ROLL WITH ICING)
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

Orange Sweet Rolls With Icing

Great Value

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Yellow 5, Red 40, and artificial flavors raise concerns about added colors and flavors.

Consider This

Sodium stearoyl lactylate and polysorbate 60 suggest an ultra-processed profile.

Good Substitutes

Look for rolls made with fewer colorants and additives, closer to homemade.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This product's ingredient list suggests frequent industrial additives and colorants, making it look more engineered than homemade. With added colors and gums, it is advisable to consume this occasionally, especially if you prefer less processed options.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Artificial colors
  • Synthetic emulsifiers
  • Vague ingredients

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS) — Potentially hydrogenated or refined oils.
  • CORN SYRUP — Highly processed sweetener.
  • NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS — Vague ingredient term.
  • COLORED WITH (YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, CARAMEL COLOR) — Synthetic colors.
  • SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE — Synthetic emulsifier.
  • XANTHAN GUM — Common additive.

Highest concern ingredients

  • COLORED WITH (YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, CARAMEL COLOR) (9/10) — Artificial colors with debates.
  • POLYSORBATE 60 (8/10) — Emulsifiers causing mild concern.
  • MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES (8/10) — Common synthetic emulsifier.

Better choice tips

  • Choose baked goods with fewer additives.
  • Look for alternatives with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), WHEY. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), CORN SYRUP, CORNSTARCH, CINNAMON, SALT, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORED WITH (YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, CARAMEL COLOR), MALT SYRUP, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY FLOUR.

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

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

  1. COLORED WITH (YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, CARAMEL COLOR)Concern 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

    Artificial colorants contribute no nutrition.

    Additional note

    Artificial colors, some with health debates.

    Family watchlist

    Synthetic colors.

  2. POLYSORBATE 60Concern 8/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Widely used emulsifier in food.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier, has food safety concerns.

    Family watchlist

    Synthetic emulsifier.

  3. MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDESConcern 8/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Enhances texture; processed fat.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier, improves texture.

    Family watchlist

    Common emulsifier.

  4. SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATEConcern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Helps blend and preserve ingredients.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier, extends shelf-life.

    Family watchlist

    Synthetic emulsifier.

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  1. NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORSConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague term often includes additives.

    Additional note

    Broad category, lacks specifics.

    Family watchlist

    Vague ingredient term.

  2. XANTHAN GUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used for thickening capabilities.

    Additional note

    Thickener, creates texture.

    Family watchlist

    Common additive.

  3. GUAR GUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Thickener in many foods.

    Additional note

    Thickener, improves texture.

    Family watchlist

    Common additive.

  4. CAROB BEAN GUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Improves viscosity in foods.

    Additional note

    Thickener, aids texture.

    Family watchlist

    Common additive.

  5. VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined oils are highly processed.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial oils, watchlist for some.

    Family watchlist

    Potentially hydrogenated or refined oils.

  6. CORN SYRUPConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Associated with ultra-processed foods.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, heavily processed.

    Family watchlist

    Highly processed sweetener.

  7. DEXTROSEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Another form of refined sugar.

    Additional note

    Processed sugar, adds sweetness.

  8. CORNSTARCHConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickener

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined and adds texture.

    Additional note

    Refined starch for thickening, filler.

  9. MALT SYRUPConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    A base-level sweetener.

    Additional note

    Sweetener from malt, less processed.

  10. SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar contributes to added sugars.

    Additional note

    A refined sweetener, common additive.

  11. WHEYConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy protein

    What this is

    Dairy protein

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Whey is a dairy derivative.

    Additional note

    Proteins from milk, may be controversial.

  12. ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID]Concern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    It's refined, but typical in bread.

    Additional note

    Standard baking ingredient, enriched for nutrients.

  13. LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agents

    What this is

    Leavening agents

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Expected for rising baked goods.

    Additional note

    Common leavening agents in baking.

  14. CITRIC ACIDConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Helps with preservation.

    Additional note

    Preserves and adds tartness.

  15. SOY FLOURConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProtein

    What this is

    Protein

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Adds protein and texture.

    Additional note

    Plant-based protein source.

  16. WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Water is essential and neutral.

    Additional note

    Basic ingredient, no concerns.

  17. CINNAMONConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common in sweet foods.

    Additional note

    Spice for flavoring, no concerns.

  18. SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Essential flavor enhancer.

    Additional note

    Common seasoning, no concerns.

This analysis estimates ingredient integrity. Not 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.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 "whey". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "whey". 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 Orange Sweet Rolls With Icing 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 Orange Sweet Rolls With Icing shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Orange Sweet Rolls With Icing: 12g 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: Contains some protein; Low sodium for dessert.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High in added sugar; Refined flour; Contains artificial colors.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

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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