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Great Value Original Baked Beans Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar, Original With Bacon & Brown Sugar: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value original baked beans seasoned with bacon & brown sugar, original with bacon & brown sugar received a Food Integrity Score of 65 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. These baked beans mix real and refined ingredients, shifting toward an ultra-processed profile. The presence of bacon with curing agents, modified food starch, and caramel color suggests occasional consumption. Real beans provide nutrition, but less processed options are better regularly. Main considerations include additive load, ingredient concern, and processing. Simpler options: Use simple beans with fresh herbs; try homemade sauces and spices.
Food Integrity Score 65/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Additive Load
- Ingredient Concern
- Processing
Simpler options to consider
- Use simple beans with fresh herbs
- Try homemade sauces and spices
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Original Baked Beans Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar, Original With Bacon & Brown Sugar
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Canned & Bottled Beans
- GTIN / UPC
00078742246109- 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
Original Baked Beans Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar, Original With Bacon & Brown Sugar
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Caramel color and natural flavor can be controversial for some.
Consider This
The bacon and flavors in this product raise the processing level.
Good Substitutes
Opt for homemade beans seasoned with smoked paprika and a touch of maple syrup.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThese baked beans mix real and refined ingredients, shifting toward an ultra-processed profile. The presence of bacon with curing agents, modified food starch, and caramel color suggests occasional consumption. Real beans provide nutrition, but less processed options are better regularly.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive Load
- Ingredient Concern
- Processing
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE) — Preservatives and nitrates are notable.
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague term; source unclear.
- MODIFIED FOOD STARCH — Texture engineering product.
- CARAMEL COLOR — Artificial color concern.
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING AGENT) — Used in non-food applications.
Highest concern ingredients
- CARAMEL COLOR (7/10) — Artificial color concern.
Better choice tips
- Use simple beans with fresh herbs.
- Try homemade sauces and spices.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PREPARED WHITE BEANS, WATER, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), SALT, MUSTARD (VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING AGENT), NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
CARAMEL COLORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color augmentation.
Family watchlist
Artificial color concern.
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Lack of specific sourcing.
Additional note
Vague flavor description
Family watchlist
Vague term; source unclear.
BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernCured meatWatchlist
What this is
Cured meat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Preservatives in bacon.
Additional note
Cured with preservatives
Family watchlist
Preservatives and nitrates are notable.
CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING AGENT)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernFirming agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Firming agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to maintain texture.
Family watchlist
Used in non-food applications.
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MODIFIED FOOD STARCHConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined ingredient for texture.
Additional note
Refined thickener
Family watchlist
Texture engineering product.
MUSTARD (VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernBlended seasoning
What this is
Blended seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Complex seasoning blend.
Additional note
Commercial mustard blend
BROWN SUGARConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Minor refinement in sugar.
Additional note
Refined sweetener
SUGARConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refinement in sugar.
Additional note
Refined sweetener.
ONION POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural onion, lightly processed.
Additional note
Dried and ground onion
PREPARED WHITE BEANSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food; no concern.
Additional note
Simple beans; natural inclusion
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple liquid
What this is
Simple liquid
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No concern.
Additional note
Basic water; no concern
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple seasoning
What this is
Simple seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Essential seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning
This is an analysis of ingredient processing and potential concerns; it is not a health 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-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)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "cured", "sodium phosphate". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "brown sugar". 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)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary 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 "bacon". 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 "bacon". 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 "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "bacon". 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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE))
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 (BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE))
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 (BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE))
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 "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.
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.
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 Original Baked Beans Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar, Original With Bacon & Brown Sugar 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 Original Baked Beans Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar, Original With Bacon & Brown Sugar shows about 7.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Original Baked Beans Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar, Original With Bacon & Brown Sugar: 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: High fiber content; Contains protein; Whole beans used.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Contains bacon; Contains additives.
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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