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Great Value Peanut Butter Gluten Free Granola Bars, Peanut Butter: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value peanut butter gluten free granola bars, peanut butter received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The ingredient list for this product reveals a blend of recognizable and processed elements, which leans towards a moderate processing level. The presence of high maltose corn syrup and emulsifiers suggests processed formulation that might not be suited for everyday consumption. Opt for simpler bars with fewer processed ingredients if looking for a consistent daily snack. Main considerations include high maltose corn syrup, emulsifier soy lecithin, and dextrose. Simpler options: Choose granola with natural ingredients; opt for bars with fewer sweeteners.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • High maltose corn syrup
  • Emulsifier soy lecithin
  • Dextrose

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose granola with natural ingredients
  • Opt for bars with fewer sweeteners

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Peanut Butter Gluten Free Granola Bars, Peanut Butter
Category
Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
GTIN / UPC
00078742100265
Serving size
28.35 g (1 ONZ)
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 Gluten Free Granola Bars, Peanut Butter

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

High maltose corn syrup and emulsifier soy lecithin are notable for factory processing concerns.

Consider This

Ingredients like dextrose, palm oil, and maltose signals processing beyond traditional kitchen recipes.

Good Substitutes

Try granola bars made with whole nuts, honey, and oats instead of synthetic syrups.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

The ingredient list for this product reveals a blend of recognizable and processed elements, which leans towards a moderate processing level. The presence of high maltose corn syrup and emulsifiers suggests processed formulation that might not be suited for everyday consumption. Opt for simpler bars with fewer processed ingredients if looking for a consistent daily snack.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • High maltose corn syrup
  • Emulsifier soy lecithin
  • Dextrose

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • INVERTED SUGAR (GLUCOSE, FRUCTOSE) — Refined sweetener
  • DEXTROSE — Refined sweetener
  • PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS, PALM OIL) — Contains palm oil
  • HIGH MALTOSE CORN SYRUP — Highly refined syrup
  • EMULSIFIER SOY LECITHIN — Functions as an additive

Highest concern ingredients

  • HIGH MALTOSE CORN SYRUP (6/10) — Used for sweetness, high processing.
  • DEXTROSE (4/10) — Processed into pure sugar form.
  • EMULSIFIER SOY LECITHIN (4/10) — Functions to maintain consistency.

Better choice tips

  • Choose granola with natural ingredients
  • Opt for bars with fewer sweeteners

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ROASTED PEANUTS 22%, INVERTED SUGAR (GLUCOSE, FRUCTOSE), MULTIGRAIN FLAKES (RICE, CORN, SUGAR, SALT), DEXTROSE, PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS, PALM OIL), SOY, HIGH MALTOSE CORN SYRUP, RICE CRISPIES (RICE, SUGAR, SALT), EMULSIFIER SOY LECITHIN.

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

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

  1. HIGH MALTOSE CORN SYRUPConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used for sweetness, high processing.

    Additional note

    Syrup for sweetness, texture

    Family watchlist

    Highly refined syrup

  2. DEXTROSEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Processed into pure sugar form.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  3. EMULSIFIER SOY LECITHINConcern 4/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functions to maintain consistency.

    Additional note

    Used to mix ingredients

    Family watchlist

    Functions as an additive

  4. PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS, PALM OIL)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernNut butterWatchlist

    What this is

    Nut butter

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Palm oil is processed, adds fats.

    Additional note

    Contains added palm oil

    Family watchlist

    Contains palm oil

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  1. RICE CRISPIES (RICE, SUGAR, SALT)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernGrain product

    What this is

    Grain product

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Modification for texture, sweetness.

    Additional note

    Processed grains

  2. INVERTED SUGAR (GLUCOSE, FRUCTOSE)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Sweeteners increase sugar load.

    Additional note

    Processed sweetener

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  3. MULTIGRAIN FLAKES (RICE, CORN, SUGAR, SALT)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined grains

    What this is

    Refined grains

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined grains lack whole grain benefits.

  4. ROASTED PEANUTS 22%Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food

    What this is

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple whole food ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole food

  5. SOYConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Recognizable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Simple recognizable food

The Food Integrity Score is a reflection of perceived quality based on ingredient transparency and formulation characteristics, not a medical evaluation 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.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

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

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "rice", "corn syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    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 Peanut Butter Gluten Free Granola Bars, Peanut Butter 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 Peanut Butter Gluten Free Granola Bars, Peanut Butter shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Peanut Butter Gluten Free Granola Bars, Peanut Butter: 9g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains peanuts; Moderate protein; Includes multigrain flakes.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Contains palm oil; 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 snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

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