Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce, Bbq: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value pulled pork in bbq sauce, bbq received a Food Integrity Score of 64 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This product balances natural ingredients like pork and tomato paste with processed elements such as modified food starch and sodium phosphate, which are used for texture and preservation. While it contains some factory-like ingredients, it is primarily based on real foods, making it a reasonable occasional choice. However, for a simpler, more homemade-style dish, explore options with fewer additives. Main considerations include natural flavors, sodium phosphate, and caramel color. Simpler options: Seek less processed barbecue products; choose recipes with fewer additives.
Food Integrity Score 64/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Natural flavors
- Sodium phosphate
- Caramel color
Simpler options to consider
- Seek less processed barbecue products
- Choose recipes with fewer additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce, Bbq
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Canned Meat)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742062167- Serving size
- 84 GRM (3 oz)
- 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
Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce, Bbq
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Watch for modified food starch and sodium phosphate as processing clues.
Consider This
Ingredients like natural flavors and caramel color hint at factory-style enhancement.
Good Substitutes
Look for barbecue pork with spices and vinegar, but without added starch or color.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis product balances natural ingredients like pork and tomato paste with processed elements such as modified food starch and sodium phosphate, which are used for texture and preservation. While it contains some factory-like ingredients, it is primarily based on real foods, making it a reasonable occasional choice. However, for a simpler, more homemade-style dish, explore options with fewer additives.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Natural flavors
- Sodium phosphate
- Caramel color
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES TAMARIND, NATURAL, FLAVOR) — Contains refined ingredients
- NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FAVOR — Artificial flavoring agent
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE — Artificial preservative
- CARAMEL COLOR — Artificial coloring agent
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague, artificial composition
- SPICES — Vague category
Highest concern ingredients
- NATURAL FLAVOR (7/10) — Vague, artificial composition
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE (7/10) — Artificial preservative
- NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FAVOR (6/10) — Flavor additive
Better choice tips
- Seek less processed barbecue products
- Choose recipes with fewer additives
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PORK, WATER, SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, CORN STARCH, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES TAMARIND, NATURAL, FLAVOR), MOLASSES, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FAVOR, DEHYDRATED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague ingredient, may include diverse additives
Additional note
Vague flavor agent
Family watchlist
Vague, artificial composition
SODIUM PHOSPHATEConcern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Enhances texture, prolongs shelf life
Additional note
Artificial preservative
LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCHConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used to thicken and stabilize
Additional note
Thickener, texture modification
NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FAVORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Adds artificial smokey flavor
Family watchlist
Artificial flavoring agent
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CARAMEL COLORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Color enhancement for visual appeal
Additional note
Colorant
Family watchlist
Artificial coloring agent
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES TAMARIND, NATURAL, FLAVOR)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Contains multiple refined ingredients
Additional note
Complex flavor additive
Family watchlist
Contains refined ingredients
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Impacts blood sugar, used for sweetness
Additional note
Refined sweetener
PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural sweetener and flavor enhancer
Additional note
Concentrated juice
CORN STARCHConcern 2/10 — Very low concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Stabilizes and thickens mixtures
Additional note
Common thickener
MOLASSESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Natural sweetener with iron content
Additional note
Unrefined sweetener
SPICESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Broad category, lacks clarity
Additional note
Vague seasoning
Family watchlist
Vague category
TOMATO PASTEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Natural food concentrate for flavor
Additional note
Concentrated tomatoes
DISTILLED VINEGARConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Flavor and preservative
Additional note
Mild acidic flavor
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic seasoning and preservative
Additional note
Common preservative
DEHYDRATED ONIONConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Onion flavor, natural ingredient
Additional note
Dried onion
DEHYDRATED GARLICConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Natural flavor ingredient
Additional note
Dried garlic
PORKConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Base meat product, essential for dish
Additional note
Primary meat ingredient
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic ingredient in sauces or stews
Additional note
Common addition
The integrity score estimates how close this product is to simple, recognizable, high-integrity ingredients versus refined, additive-heavy ones. It is not a medical 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-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
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", "sodium phosphate". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "pork". 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 "pork". 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 "pork". 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 "pork". 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 "pork". 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 "pork". 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". 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 (WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES TAMARIND, NATURAL, 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 (WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES TAMARIND, NATURAL, 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 (WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES TAMARIND, NATURAL, FLAVOR))
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "garlic". 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 "corn". 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.
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.
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 Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce, Bbq 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 Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce, Bbq shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce, Bbq: 7g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include SUGAR, CORN SYRUP. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein source; Simple recognizable ingredients.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sodium content; Contains added sugar; Includes caramel color.
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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