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Great Value Original Veggie Burger: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Great Value

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Great Value original veggie burger received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a textured, protein-isolate burger built to mimic meat rather than a simple whole-food patty. Most of the list is doing formulation work, with binders, color, and refined protein fractions. Better as an occasional swap than an everyday staple. Main considerations include methylcellulose, caramel color, and glucose syrup add formulation load, multiple isolated protein fractions suggest a rebuilt-food structure, and vague spices, spice extract, and vegetable oil reduce transparency. Simpler options: Choose a bean, oat, or vegetable patty with recognizable whole ingredients; look for burgers without methylcellulose, caramel color, or unspecified oils.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Methylcellulose, caramel color, and glucose syrup add formulation load
  • Multiple isolated protein fractions suggest a rebuilt-food structure
  • Vague spices, spice extract, and vegetable oil reduce transparency

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a bean, oat, or vegetable patty with recognizable whole ingredients
  • Look for burgers without methylcellulose, caramel color, or unspecified oils

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Original Veggie Burger
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Frozen Patties And Burgers)
GTIN / UPC
00078742361666
Serving size
71 g (1 burger)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Original Veggie Burger

Great Value

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Canola oil, methylcellulose, glucose syrup, and caramel color show up in a plant-protein patty that reads as an engineered formula.

Consider This

Pea protein isolate, faba bean protein, textured soy protein, and yeast extract are typical of factory-formulated meat analog builds.

Good Substitutes

A simple patty of mashed beans, oats, onion, garlic, and spices gives you the flavor without the rebuilt-food components.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a textured, protein-isolate burger built to mimic meat rather than a simple whole-food patty. Most of the list is doing formulation work, with binders, color, and refined protein fractions. Better as an occasional swap than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Methylcellulose, caramel color, and glucose syrup add formulation load
  • Multiple isolated protein fractions suggest a rebuilt-food structure
  • Vague spices, spice extract, and vegetable oil reduce transparency

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Spices — Vague spice category
  • Glucose Syrup — Refined sugar syrup
  • Yeast Extract — Flavor-enhancing extract
  • Caramel Color — Added color
  • Spice Extract — Vague spice extract

Highest concern ingredients

  • Methylcellulose (7/10) — Binder and texture additive
  • Caramel Color (7/10) — Added color
  • Vegetable Oil (6/10) — Unspecified oil source

Better choice tips

  • Choose a bean, oat, or vegetable patty with recognizable whole ingredients.
  • Look for burgers without methylcellulose, caramel color, or unspecified oils.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN, FABA BEAN PROTEIN, PEA PROTEIN, CANOLA OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, SPICES, BEET ROOT CONCENTRATE, METHYLCELLULOSE, STARCH, GLUCOSE SYRUP, YEAST EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, FENUGREEK EXTRACT, SPICE EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, VEGETABLE OIL, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID.

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

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

  1. MethylcelluloseConcern 7/10 — Higher concernBinderWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Binder

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Binders like methylcellulose are formulation helpers, not food staples.

    Additional note

    Cellulose derivative used as binder and texture agent.

    Family watchlist

    Binder and texture additive.

  2. Caramel ColorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Caramel color is an added color, which some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Color additive produced through heat processing of sugars.

    Family watchlist

    Added color.

  3. Vegetable OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unspecified vegetable oil is vague and may be refined seed oil.

    Additional note

    Unspecified oil blend, source not identified.

    Family watchlist

    Unspecified oil source.

  4. Textured Soy ProteinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProcessed protein

    What this is

    Processed protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extruded protein texture is a formulation-oriented meat analog input.

    Additional note

    Extruded soy protein built to mimic meat texture.

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  1. Faba Bean ProteinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein fractions signal rebuilt-food formulation.

    Additional note

    Isolated bean protein fraction used for structure.

  2. Pea ProteinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein fractions signal rebuilt-food formulation.

    Additional note

    Isolated pea protein used for protein content and binding.

  3. Canola OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who avoid industrial oils.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for fat and mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  4. Glucose SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrups are often flagged by users watching added sweeteners.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar syrup, often from corn starch.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sugar syrup.

  5. Yeast ExtractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor system

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Yeast extracts are flavor-boosting inputs that can be vague in function.

    Additional note

    Concentrated flavor extract used for savory taste.

    Family watchlist

    Flavor-enhancing extract.

  6. Beet Root ConcentrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Concentrated extracts are often used for color rather than nutrition.

    Additional note

    Concentrated vegetable extract used for color.

    Family watchlist

    Color-function extract.

  7. Fenugreek ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor extract

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Extract sourcing and concentration are not specified on the label.

    Additional note

    Plant extract likely used for flavor.

  8. Spice ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor extractWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unspecified spice extracts make the flavor system harder to verify.

    Additional note

    Concentrated spice extract, composition unspecified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague spice extract.

  9. SpicesConcern 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

    Broad spice category hides exact components and sourcing.

    Additional note

    Broad category; sourcing and blend not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague spice category.

  10. StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickener

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch adds texture in a simple formulation.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for texture.

  11. Ascorbic AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAntioxidantAdditive

    What this is

    Antioxidant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added antioxidant used as a formulation helper.

    Additional note

    Vitamin C used mainly as a color or freshness helper.

  12. Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added acid used as a formulation and preservation helper.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tartness and preservation.

  13. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic hydration component with no formulation role of concern.

    Additional note

    Plain water, no concern.

  14. Less than 2% of the following: SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning, no concern.

  15. Garlic PowderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Simple dried seasoning with normal category processing.

    Additional note

    Dried ground garlic, category-normal processing.

  16. Onion PowderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Simple dried seasoning with normal category processing.

    Additional note

    Dried ground onion, category-normal processing.

Food Integrity reflects ingredient formulation patterns only and is not a medical or safety rating. 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.

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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)

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein", "soy protein". 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 Original Veggie Burger 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 Original Veggie Burger shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Original Veggie Burger: 1g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Glucose syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good plant protein per serving (18g); Low saturated fat (0g); Moderate calories for one patty.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Ultra-processed texture with methylcellulose and additives; Canola and vegetable oils present; Caramel color and glucose syrup added.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Meat & Poultry, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food 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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