Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Premium White Chicken With Applewood Smoke Flavor, Applewood: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value premium white chicken with applewood smoke flavor, applewood received a Food Integrity Score of 65 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This chicken product contains several additives that are commonly used in processed foods. Ingredients like modified food starch and sodium phosphates are typical in factory-formulated items, leading to a moderate integrity score. Fresh or minimally processed chicken options could be more favorable for those seeking simpler meals. Main considerations include processing, additive load, and ingredient concern. Simpler options: Choose fresh chicken; use natural seasonings.
Food Integrity Score 65/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Processing
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
Simpler options to consider
- Choose fresh chicken
- Use natural seasonings
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Premium White Chicken With Applewood Smoke Flavor, Applewood
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Canned Meat)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742307565- Serving size
- 74 GRM (1 pouch)
- 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
Premium White Chicken With Applewood Smoke Flavor, Applewood
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified food starch and sodium phosphates are present as refined ingredients.
Consider This
The use of maltodextrin in natural applewood smoke flavor signals processing.
Good Substitutes
Opt for fresh chicken salads using whole chicken and natural seasonings.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis chicken product contains several additives that are commonly used in processed foods. Ingredients like modified food starch and sodium phosphates are typical in factory-formulated items, leading to a moderate integrity score. Fresh or minimally processed chicken options could be more favorable for those seeking simpler meals.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Processing
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- SODIUM PHOSPHATES — Common additive users flag.
- NATURAL APPLEWOOD SMOKE FLAVOR (CONTAINS MALTODEXTRIN) — Contains maltodextrin.
- CHICKEN FLAVOR (SALT, CHICKEN BROTH, NATURAL FLAVORS) — Includes natural flavors.
- FLAVORING — Broad and undefined.
Highest concern ingredients
- FLAVORING (8/10) — Extremely vague
Better choice tips
- Choose fresh chicken
- Use natural seasonings
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHITE CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, NATURAL APPLEWOOD SMOKE FLAVOR (CONTAINS MALTODEXTRIN), CHICKEN FLAVOR (SALT, CHICKEN BROTH, NATURAL FLAVORS), FLAVORING.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
FLAVORINGConcern 8/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Lacks specificity.
Additional note
Extremely vague
Family watchlist
Broad and undefined.
SODIUM PHOSPHATESConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Helps with moisture retention.
Additional note
Phosphate-based preservative
Family watchlist
Common additive users flag.
NATURAL APPLEWOOD SMOKE FLAVOR (CONTAINS MALTODEXTRIN)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavoring agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavoring agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Signals extra processing.
Additional note
Includes maltodextrin
Family watchlist
Contains maltodextrin.
MODIFIED FOOD STARCHConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for texture and stability.
Additional note
Refined ingredient
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CHICKEN FLAVOR (SALT, CHICKEN BROTH, NATURAL FLAVORS)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavoring agentWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Flavoring agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Vague ingredient blends.
Additional note
Includes natural flavor
Family watchlist
Includes natural flavors.
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple seasoning
What this is
Simple seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Used for flavor enhancement.
Additional note
Normal seasoning
WHITE CHICKEN MEATConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic recognizable food.
Additional note
Simple recognizable food
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
A common liquid ingredient.
Additional note
No meaningful concern
This score is a measure of ingredient integrity, not safety or health. 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", "sea salt", "sodium phosphate". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 "chicken", "meat". 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 (SODIUM PHOSPHATES)
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 (SODIUM PHOSPHATES)
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 (SODIUM PHOSPHATES)
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.)
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 Premium White Chicken With Applewood Smoke Flavor, Applewood 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 Premium White Chicken With Applewood Smoke Flavor, Applewood shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Premium White Chicken With Applewood Smoke Flavor, Applewood: 0g 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: High protein content; Low calorie count.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium level; Contains 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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