Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Peanut Butter Dipped Flavored Chocolatey Covered Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dipped: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value peanut butter dipped flavored chocolatey covered chewy granola bars, peanut butter dipped received a Food Integrity Score of 45 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This product aims to offer a chewy and chocolatey experience with a range of synthetic and processed ingredients. The use of additives and high fructose corn syrup suggests it's something to consume sparingly. The combination of these ingredients indicates a product that prioritizes flavor and texture over natural simplicity. Main considerations include high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, and soy lecithin. Choose bars with oats, honey, nuts.
Food Integrity Score 45/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Low
What to watch?
- High fructose corn syrup
- Natural and artificial flavors
- Soy Lecithin
Simpler options to consider
- Choose bars with oats, honey, nuts
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Peanut Butter Dipped Flavored Chocolatey Covered Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dipped
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742067452- Serving size
- 30 g (1 BAR)
- 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
Peanut Butter Dipped Flavored Chocolatey Covered Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dipped
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Watch out for additives like soy lecithin and natural flavors.
Consider This
The high fructose corn syrup and glycerin signal ultra-processed formulation.
Good Substitutes
Seek granola bars with oats, honey, and nuts for simpler choices.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis product aims to offer a chewy and chocolatey experience with a range of synthetic and processed ingredients. The use of additives and high fructose corn syrup suggests it's something to consume sparingly. The combination of these ingredients indicates a product that prioritizes flavor and texture over natural simplicity.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- High fructose corn syrup
- Natural and artificial flavors
- Soy Lecithin
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- CHOCOLATEY COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR) — Contains additives
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP — Refined syrup predominant
- GLYCERIN — Synthetic and functional additive
Highest concern ingredients
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (8/10) — Highly processed sweetener
- SORBITOL (7/10) — Synthetic sweetener present
- NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (7/10) — Complex flavor system used
Better choice tips
- Choose bars with oats, honey, nuts
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CHOCOLATEY COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), GRANOLA (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, HONEY, MOLASSES, BHT [PRESERVATIVE], WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR), SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER FLAVORED SPREAD (ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, PALM OIL, SALT), CORN SYRUP, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OILS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, GLYCERIN, LESS THAN 2% OF: NONFAT DRY MILK, PEANUT OIL, DRIED COCONUT, SORBITOL, SALT, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ANTIOXIDANT), CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ALMOND FLOUR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPConcern 8/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Higher concern
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Highly processed sweetener
Additional note
Processed sweetener
Family watchlist
Refined syrup predominant
GLYCERINConcern 7/10 — Higher concernTexturizerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Texturizer
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifier and humectant role
Family watchlist
Synthetic and functional additive
SORBITOLConcern 7/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Polyol additive
Additional note
Sugar alcohol
Family watchlist
Synthetic sweetener
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
Color enriches appearance
Family watchlist
Coloring role
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NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORSConcern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Complex flavor add-in
Additional note
Flavor system
Family watchlist
Flavoring system
CHOCOLATEY COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernMixed componentWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Mixed component
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Additives like soy lecithin involved
Additional note
Blend with additives
Family watchlist
Contains additives
CORN SYRUPConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed sweetener impacts score
Additional note
Refined sweetener
Family watchlist
Refined syrup
CORN SYRUP SOLIDSConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Simplified syrup impacting score
Additional note
Refined sweetener
SOY LECITHINConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Phospholipid functioning as emulsifier
Family watchlist
Emulsifier role
GRANOLA (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, HONEY, MOLASSES, BHT [PRESERVATIVE], WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernMixed grainWatchlist
What this is
Mixed grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Preservative BHT present
Additional note
Processed grain and preservative
Family watchlist
Preservative included
PALM KERNEL AND PALM OILSConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Impacts processing level
Additional note
Refined industrial oils
Family watchlist
Industrial oils involved
PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOURConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlour
What this is
Flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Defatted peanuts offer less nutrition
Additional note
Refined flour component
PEANUT OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Impacts processing level
DEXTROSEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed form of glucose
Additional note
Refined carbohydrate
PEANUT BUTTER FLAVORED SPREAD (ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, PALM OIL, SALT)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernMixed componentWatchlist
What this is
Mixed component
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined oil in mix
Additional note
Flavor mix
Family watchlist
Refined oil included
MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ANTIOXIDANT)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernAntioxidantAdditive
What this is
Antioxidant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Stabilizes oils
Additional note
Synthetic antioxidant
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar raises concern
Additional note
Refined sweetener
BROWN SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar impacts score
Additional note
Refined sweetener
LESS THAN 2% OF: NONFAT DRY MILKConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy
What this is
Dairy
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed milk product
Additional note
Low concern dairy
DRIED COCONUTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Category-normal processing
ALMOND FLOURConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlour
What this is
Flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural ingredient minimal processing
Additional note
Natural nut flour
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning
Additional note
Minor impact
This score estimates food integrity based on ingredients and processing, not medical 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)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "syrup", "dextrose". 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", "syrup", "dextrose". 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 "oat", "almond". 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 "milk", "whey", "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 "milk", "whey", "honey". 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", "dextrose". 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", "dextrose". 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: 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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel". See ingredients for details.)
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", "oat", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "palm kernel". 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.
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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 Peanut Butter Dipped Flavored Chocolatey Covered Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dipped 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 Peanut Butter Dipped Flavored Chocolatey Covered Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dipped shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Peanut Butter Dipped Flavored Chocolatey Covered Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dipped: 11g total 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: Contains oats; Some protein; Includes peanut flavor.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Processed oils; Preservatives included.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks 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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