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Great Value Peanut, Caramel & Nougat Bar, Peanut, Caramel & Nougat: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value peanut, caramel & nougat bar, peanut, caramel & nougat received a Food Integrity Score of 55 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This bar seems designed more like a food-engineering project than a simple snack. The inclusion of various processed ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides, glucose syrup, and artificial flavor indicates it may be best for occasional enjoyment due to its processed and additive-heavy nature. Main considerations include processing, additive load, and family watchlist. Opt for a simple date and nut bar.
Food Integrity Score 55/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Processing
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
Simpler options to consider
- Opt for a simple date and nut bar
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Peanut, Caramel & Nougat Bar, Peanut, Caramel & Nougat
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Sweets & Desserts (source: Candy)
- GTIN / UPC
00194346097685- Serving size
- 50 GRM (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, Caramel & Nougat Bar, Peanut, Caramel & Nougat
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Mono- and diglycerides and artificial vanilla flavor may raise eyebrows on this label.
Consider This
Glucose syrup, palm oil, and artificial additives often tag along with ultra-processed snacks.
Good Substitutes
Opt for a simple date and nut bar for a cleaner option.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis bar seems designed more like a food-engineering project than a simple snack. The inclusion of various processed ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides, glucose syrup, and artificial flavor indicates it may be best for occasional enjoyment due to its processed and additive-heavy nature.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Processing
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL) — Refined seed oil
- Sorbitol — Controversial additive
- Natural caramel flavor — Vague additive
Highest concern ingredients
- VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL) (6/10) — Heavily processed oil raises health debates.
- Sorbitol (6/10) — Artificial and used in various foods.
- Mono- and diglycerides (6/10) — Helps blend ingredients smoothly.
Better choice tips
- Opt for a simple date and nut bar.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER*, DRY WHOLE MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR*, NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTERFAT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR), PEANUTS, GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL), NONFAT DRY MILK, FRUCTOSE SYRUP, SORBITOL, WHEY, GLYCERIN, PEANUT PASTE, COCOA POWDER*, DRIED EGG WHITES, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL CARAMEL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Heavily processed oil raises health debates.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
SORBITOLConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSugar alcoholWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sugar alcohol
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Artificial and used in various foods.
Additional note
Sugar alcohol for sweetness.
Family watchlist
Controversial additive
MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDESConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Helps blend ingredients smoothly.
Additional note
Emulsifier for texture.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier additive
MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER*, DRY WHOLE MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR*, NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTERFAT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernComplex candy blendWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Complex candy blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Artificial vanilla flavor adds processing concerns.
Additional note
Complex mix with additives.
Family watchlist
Contains artificial flavor
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GLUCOSE SYRUPConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Increases refined sugar content.
Additional note
Refined sweetener syrup.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
FRUCTOSE SYRUPConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined and processed sweeter alternative.
Additional note
Refined sugar syrup.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
GLYCERINConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernTexturizerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Texturizer
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Commonly used as moisture agent.
Additional note
Humectant and texturizer.
Family watchlist
Texturizer additive
NATURAL CARAMEL FLAVORConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague and processed flavor system.
Additional note
Ambiguous flavoring.
Family watchlist
Vague additive
SUNFLOWER LECITHINConcern 3/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Assists texture consistency.
Additional note
Emulsifier in chocolates.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier additive
SUGARConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Refined sugar increases sweetness.
Additional note
Common refined sugar.
WHEYConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy protein
What this is
Dairy protein
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common protein addition from dairy.
Additional note
Standard dairy byproduct.
NONFAT DRY MILKConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Widely used dried dairy form.
Additional note
Common dairy ingredient.
PEANUT PASTEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNut component
What this is
Nut component
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Contributes basic nut taste.
Additional note
Ground peanuts form.
COCOA POWDER*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernChocolate element
What this is
Chocolate element
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Process-normal component in candies.
Additional note
Basic chocolate component.
DRIED EGG WHITESConcern 1/10 — Very low concernEgg protein
What this is
Egg protein
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Protein-enhancer for texture.
Additional note
Dried protein source.
PEANUTSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernNatural nut
What this is
Natural nut
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Peanuts are a whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Simple familiar nut.
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSalt
What this is
Salt
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Simple and common seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
This is a food integrity analysis indicating proximity to natural, less-processed foods and not a medical safety endorsement. 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "shortening". See ingredients for details.)
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", "fructose". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
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", "fructose". 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", "egg". 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", "egg". 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 "sugar", "syrup". 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 "sugar", "syrup". 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", "shortening". 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 "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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", "shortening". See ingredients for details.)
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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, 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, Caramel & Nougat Bar, Peanut, Caramel & Nougat 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, Caramel & Nougat Bar, Peanut, Caramel & Nougat shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Peanut, Caramel & Nougat Bar, Peanut, Caramel & Nougat: 17g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Fructose syrup. 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 content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Contains palm oil; Artificial flavor present.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same sweets & 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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