Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Original Barbecue Sauce, Original: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value original barbecue sauce, original received a Food Integrity Score of 55 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. Warning Signs: High fructose corn syrup is a common refined sweetener found here. Consider This: Ingredients like modified food starch and caramel color suggest industrial processing. Good Substitutes: Opt for barbecue sauces with whole tomatoes and natural sweeteners. Main considerations include refined sweeteners, vague ingredients, and color additives. Simpler options: Opt for sauces made with whole tomatoes; choose products without artificial colors.
Food Integrity Score 55/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined sweeteners
- Vague ingredients
- Color additives
Simpler options to consider
- Opt for sauces made with whole tomatoes
- Choose products without artificial colors
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Original Barbecue Sauce, Original
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Condiments & Sauces (source: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742431666- Serving size
- 36 g (2 Tbsp)
- 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 Barbecue Sauce, Original
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
High fructose corn syrup is a common refined sweetener found here.
Consider This
Ingredients like modified food starch and caramel color suggest industrial processing.
Good Substitutes
Opt for barbecue sauces with whole tomatoes and natural sweeteners.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityWarning Signs: High fructose corn syrup is a common refined sweetener found here. Consider This: Ingredients like modified food starch and caramel color suggest industrial processing. Good Substitutes: Opt for barbecue sauces with whole tomatoes and natural sweeteners.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined sweeteners
- Vague ingredients
- Color additives
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP — Common processed sugar
- CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SPICES — Vague listing
- NATURAL FLAVORS — Vague listing
- CARAMEL COLOR — Common additive
- RED 40 — Artificial color use
Highest concern ingredients
- RED 40 (8/10) — Synthetic color
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (6/10) — Refined sweetener
- CARAMEL COLOR (7/10) — Color additive
Better choice tips
- Opt for sauces made with whole tomatoes
- Choose products without artificial colors
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CONCENTRATED TOMATO JUICE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MOLASSES, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA, MUSTARD FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, GUAR GUM, RED 40.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
RED 40Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Artificial coloring
Additional note
Synthetic color
Family watchlist
Artificial color use
CARAMEL COLORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Colorant and processing signal
Family watchlist
Common additive
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Linked to processed foods
Family watchlist
Common processed sugar
GUAR GUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for texture consistency
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MODIFIED FOOD STARCHConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined thickening agent
NATURAL FLAVORSConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad category term
Family watchlist
Vague listing
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SPICESConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unclear spice mix
Additional note
Vague ingredients
Family watchlist
Vague listing
MOLASSESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNatural sweetener
What this is
Natural sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Less processed sweetener
CONCENTRATED TOMATO JUICE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernJuice concentrate
What this is
Juice concentrate
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed as tomato juice
Additional note
Expected mild processing
MUSTARD FLOURConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Mild processing
Additional note
Ground spice
VINEGARConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernAcid source
What this is
Acid source
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common in foods
Additional note
Simple acid source
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic flavor agent
Additional note
Common seasoning
PAPRIKAConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Natural color and flavor
Additional note
Whole spice
This score is an estimate of food integrity based on ingredient transparency and processing level, not a safety or medical 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". 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 "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". 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 "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". 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 "tomato". 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 "tomato". 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 "tomato". 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 syrup", "syrup". 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 "flour", "corn syrup", "syrup". 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 (HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP)
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 (HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP)
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 (HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP)
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 "flour", "corn". 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.
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 Barbecue Sauce, Original 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 Barbecue Sauce, Original shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Original Barbecue Sauce, Original: 10g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include high-fructose corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Moderate calorie content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Contains caramel color; Includes high-fructose corn syrup.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces 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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