Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Raspberry, Orange & Lime Fat Free Rainbow Sherbet: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value raspberry, orange & lime fat free rainbow sherbet received a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with refined sweeteners, multiple gums, and synthetic dyes doing the heavy lifting. Raspberry, orange, and lime are present, but they get crowded by texture and color helpers. Best treated as an occasional treat rather than a regular fruit-forward choice. Main considerations include multiple gums and modified cellulose used for texture, synthetic dyes yellow 5, yellow 6, and blue 1, and vague natural flavors system. Simpler options: Choose sorbet or fruit ices with fruit, juice, and sugar only; look for frozen desserts without synthetic dyes or multiple gums.
Food Integrity Score 42/100
What stood out on the label?
- Ultra-processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Multiple gums and modified cellulose used for texture
- Synthetic dyes Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1
- Vague natural flavors system
Simpler options to consider
- Choose sorbet or fruit ices with fruit, juice, and sugar only
- Look for frozen desserts without synthetic dyes or multiple gums
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Raspberry, Orange & Lime Fat Free Rainbow Sherbet
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742113579- Serving size
- 118 g (2/3 cup)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Raspberry, Orange & Lime Fat Free Rainbow Sherbet
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Corn syrup, sugar, and guar, xanthan, and cellulose gums stack up quickly in this sherbet.
Consider This
Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1 are synthetic dyes, and natural flavors are a vague flavor system typical of factory-formulated frozen desserts.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple homemade sorbet from raspberries, orange juice, lime juice, and a little sugar.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with refined sweeteners, multiple gums, and synthetic dyes doing the heavy lifting. Raspberry, orange, and lime are present, but they get crowded by texture and color helpers. Best treated as an occasional treat rather than a regular fruit-forward choice.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple gums and modified cellulose used for texture
- Synthetic dyes Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1
- Vague natural flavors system
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Corn Syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
- Contains 2% or less of Natural Flavors — Undisclosed flavor blend
- Modified Cellulose — Modified texture additive
- Guar Gum — Thickening gum
- Cellulose Gum — Stabilizing gum
- Xanthan Gum — Thickening gum
Highest concern ingredients
- Yellow 5 (7/10) — Synthetic color additive
- Yellow 6 (7/10) — Synthetic color additive
- Blue 1 (7/10) — Synthetic color additive
Better choice tips
- Choose sorbet or fruit ices with fruit, juice, and sugar only.
- Look for frozen desserts without synthetic dyes or multiple gums.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WATER, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WHEY, SKIM MILK, RASPBERRY PUREE, MILK*, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRUS PULP, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, XANTHAN GUM, TRAGACANTH GUM, BEET EXTRACT FOR COLOR, TURMERIC EXTRACT FOR COLOR, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Yellow 5Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic dyes are a common family watchlist item.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Synthetic color.
Yellow 6Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic dyes are a common family watchlist item.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Synthetic color.
Blue 1Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic dyes are a common family watchlist item.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Synthetic color.
Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup adds sweetness and body beyond fruit.
Additional note
Refined syrup from corn starch.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener syrup.
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Contains 2% or less of Natural FlavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavors are undisclosed blends of flavoring compounds.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Modified CelluloseConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Modified cellulose is a texture and stabilizing additive.
Additional note
Modified fiber used as a texture helper.
Family watchlist
Modified texture additive.
Cellulose GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernStabilizerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Stabilizer
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Stabilizers help maintain texture in frozen desserts.
Additional note
Modified cellulose gum used for stability.
Family watchlist
Stabilizing gum.
Guar GumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGumWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gum
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gums are used for texture and stability.
Additional note
Thickening gum.
Family watchlist
Texture gum.
Xanthan GumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGumWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gum
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gums are used for texture and stability.
Additional note
Thickening gum.
Family watchlist
Texture gum.
Tragacanth GumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGumWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gum
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Another gum adding texture engineering.
Additional note
Plant gum used as a thickener.
Family watchlist
Texture gum.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a major sweetening base here.
Additional note
Refined sweetener used heavily.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Citric AcidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added for tartness and flavor balance.
Additional note
Acidulant commonly used as an additive.
WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dairy fraction adds creaminess and protein structure.
Additional note
Dairy protein fraction.
Beet Extract for ColorConcern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color rather than food function.
Additional note
Plant-derived color extract.
Turmeric Extract for ColorConcern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color rather than food function.
Additional note
Plant-derived color extract.
Citrus PulpConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit ingredient
What this is
Fruit ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Citrus fiber-style pulp, relatively recognizable.
Additional note
Fruit-derived pulp, mild processing.
Orange Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit ingredient
What this is
Fruit ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated fruit juice for flavor.
Additional note
Concentrated juice, category-normal processing.
Lime Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit ingredient
What this is
Fruit ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated fruit juice for flavor.
Additional note
Concentrated juice, category-normal processing.
Skim MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Standard dairy base.
Raspberry PureeConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFruit ingredient
What this is
Fruit ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Real fruit contributes flavor and recognizable identity.
Additional note
Fruit puree, category-normal processing.
Milk*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Dairy ingredient listed with asterisk.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base with no integrity concern.
Additional note
Simple base ingredient.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient list resembles a simple, recognizable profile. 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.
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", "corn syrup". 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", "corn syrup". 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". 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". 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 "corn syrup", "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 "corn syrup", "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 (Ultra-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 (Ultra-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 (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals 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: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, 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.
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.
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 Raspberry, Orange & Lime Fat Free Rainbow Sherbet highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-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 Raspberry, Orange & Lime Fat Free Rainbow Sherbet shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Raspberry, Orange & Lime Fat Free Rainbow Sherbet: 27g 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: Fat free, low saturated fat; Contains some real fruit purees and juices; Low sodium per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar (sugar and corn syrup first); Artificial colors Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1; Multiple gums and cellulose 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 ice cream & frozen desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food 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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