Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Peach Flavored Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Peach: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value peach flavored sugar free low calorie gelatin dessert, peach received a Food Integrity Score of 47 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This product contains several artificial ingredients and sweeteners that contribute to its processed nature. The presence of red and yellow artificial colors, combined with artificial flavors and sweeteners, makes this dessert a more industrially formulated option. It's best to consume this type of product occasionally, considering the additives involved. Main considerations include artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, and vague flavor systems. Simpler options: Use real fruit for flavor; opt for gelatin with natural sweeteners.
Food Integrity Score 47/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Artificial sweeteners
- Artificial colors
- Vague flavor systems
Simpler options to consider
- Use real fruit for flavor
- Opt for gelatin with natural sweeteners
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Peach Flavored Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Peach
- Brand
- Great Value
- GTIN / UPC
00605388187291- Serving size
- 2.5 g (0.25 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
Peach Flavored Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Peach
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Artificial flavors and colors like Red 40 and Yellow 6 raise flags.
Consider This
Acesulfame potassium and aspartame signal this is more processed than a simple homemade dessert.
Good Substitutes
Opt for real peach puree and natural sweeteners in homemade gelatin desserts.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis product contains several artificial ingredients and sweeteners that contribute to its processed nature. The presence of red and yellow artificial colors, combined with artificial flavors and sweeteners, makes this dessert a more industrially formulated option. It's best to consume this type of product occasionally, considering the additives involved.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Artificial sweeteners
- Artificial colors
- Vague flavor systems
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR — Vague ingredient
- ACESULFAME POTASSIUM — Artificial sweetener
- ASPARTAME — Artificial sweetener
- RED 40 — Artificial color
- YELLOW 6 — Artificial color
Highest concern ingredients
- ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (8/10) — Controversial artificial sweetener.
- ASPARTAME (8/10) — Controversial artificial sweetener.
- RED 40 (7/10) — Artificial color linked to controversy.
Better choice tips
- Use real fruit for flavor
- Opt for gelatin with natural sweeteners
Ingredients
Ingredient list
GELATIN, ADIPIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FUMARIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ASPARTAME*, SALT, RED 40, YELLOW 6.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
ACESULFAME POTASSIUMConcern 8/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Controversial artificial sweetener.
Additional note
Artificial sweetener
ASPARTAMEConcern 8/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Controversial artificial sweetener.
Additional note
Artificial non-caloric sweetener
Family watchlist
Artificial sweetener
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Lacks ingredient specificity.
Additional note
Vague ingredient
RED 40Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial color linked to controversy.
Additional note
Artificial color
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YELLOW 6Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial color linked to controversy.
Additional note
Artificial color
DISODIUM PHOSPHATEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for stabilization and emulsifying.
Additional note
Phosphate-based salt
Family watchlist
Common additive
ADIPIC ACIDConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic acid used in formulations.
Additional note
Used for flavor/tartness
FUMARIC ACIDConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic acid used for tartness.
Additional note
Synthetic food acid
MALTODEXTRINConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Commonly used filler/thickener.
Additional note
Refined carbohydrate
Family watchlist
Processed filler
GELATINConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Adds texture naturally.
Additional note
Basic gelling agent
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning ingredient.
Additional note
Basic seasoning
This score estimates ingredient integrity and processing normalization, not food safety. 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)
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)
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 "gelatin". 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 "gelatin". 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 "gelatin". 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: Family watchlist items (NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
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 (NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
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 (NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
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: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, 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.
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-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, 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 Peach Flavored Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Peach 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 Peach Flavored Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Peach shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Peach Flavored Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Peach: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include acesulfame potassium, aspartame. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low calorie; No sugar; Contains protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Artificial sweeteners; Artificial colors; Ultra-processed ingredients.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same gelatin, gels, pectins & desserts 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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