Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Oven Roasted Thin Sliced Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value oven roasted thin sliced turkey breast, oven roasted received a Food Integrity Score of 45 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This turkey breast product involves several additives like sodium nitrite, sodium phosphate, and carrageenan, contributing to its processed nature. While the protein content is beneficial, the formulation indicates a highly engineered product better enjoyed occasionally rather than regularly. Main considerations include highly processed, additive load, and family watchlist. Simpler options: Opt for whole roasted turkey breast with minimal additives; consider turkey with simple seasoning.
Food Integrity Score 45/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Highly processed
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
Simpler options to consider
- Opt for whole roasted turkey breast with minimal additives
- Consider turkey with simple seasoning
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Oven Roasted Thin Sliced Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742110288- Serving size
- 51 g (4 SLICES, 16OZ. PACKAGE)
- 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
Oven Roasted Thin Sliced Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Sodium nitrite raises concerns with its role as a curing agent.
Consider This
Sodium phosphate and carrageenan are commonly found in ultra-processed meats.
Good Substitutes
Opt for whole roasted turkey breast with minimal additives.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis turkey breast product involves several additives like sodium nitrite, sodium phosphate, and carrageenan, contributing to its processed nature. While the protein content is beneficial, the formulation indicates a highly engineered product better enjoyed occasionally rather than regularly.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Highly processed
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- MODIFIED FOOD STARCH — Used for texture modification.
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE — Industry formulated stabilizer.
- CARRAGEENAN — Texture addition concern.
- SODIUM DIACETATE — Preservative usage.
- SODIUM ERYTHORBATE — Preservative with antioxidant properties.
- NATURAL FLAVORING — Broad term, vague origin.
Highest concern ingredients
- SODIUM NITRITE (8/10) — Common curing agent; watchlist concern.
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE (7/10) — Used for stabilizing and preservation.
- CARRAGEENAN (6/10) — Thickening agent; may be controversial.
Better choice tips
- Opt for whole roasted turkey breast with minimal additives.
- Consider turkey with simple seasoning.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
TURKEY BREAST, TURKEY BROTH, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, HONEY, SODIUM NITRITE.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
SODIUM NITRITEConcern 8/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Common curing agent; watchlist concern.
Family watchlist
Preservative and curing agent.
SODIUM PHOSPHATEConcern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for stabilizing and preservation.
Family watchlist
Industry formulated stabilizer.
MODIFIED FOOD STARCHConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for texture; processed starch.
Family watchlist
Used for texture modification.
CARRAGEENANConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Thickening agent; may be controversial.
Family watchlist
Texture addition concern.
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POTASSIUM LACTATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Preservation agent; factory-formulated.
Family watchlist
Used as a preservative.
SODIUM DIACETATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Preservation and flavor enhancement.
Family watchlist
Preservative usage.
NATURAL FLAVORINGConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad ingredient; lacks detail.
Family watchlist
Broad term, vague origin.
SODIUM ERYTHORBATEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Maintains color and freshness.
Additional note
Antioxidant
Family watchlist
Preservative with antioxidant properties.
DEXTROSEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness; typically processed.
TURKEY BROTHConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNatural broth
What this is
Natural broth
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds flavor with some processing concerns.
Additional note
Common ingredient
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Used to enhance flavor.
Additional note
Common seasoning
HONEYConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used for added sweetness.
TURKEY BREASTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
It is a basic whole food.
Additional note
Simple food item
This score provides an estimation of ingredient integrity, not a health or 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.
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", "sodium phosphate", "sodium nitrite". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic 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 "turkey". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "turkey". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "turkey". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "turkey". 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 "turkey". 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 "turkey", "honey". 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 "turkey", "honey". 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 "turkey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "turkey". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "turkey". 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals 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: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "dextrose", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.
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 Oven Roasted Thin Sliced Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted 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 Oven Roasted Thin Sliced Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Oven Roasted Thin Sliced Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein content; Low saturated fat.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sodium content; Processed with 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 meat & poultry 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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