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Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach

Great Value Roasted Red Pepper Seasoned Butter, Roasted Red Pepper: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value roasted red pepper seasoned butter, roasted red pepper received a Food Integrity Score of 70 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This butter blend includes numerous processed ingredients like canola oil and modified starch, affecting its overall integrity. While roasted peppers and tomatoes add natural elements, the presence of additives and refined oils suggests this product is more for occasional indulgence rather than everyday use due to its processing and ingredient profile. Main considerations include food starch-modified, canola oil, and chicken base. A simpler option to consider is homemade butter with fresh herbs.

Food Integrity Score 70/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Food starch-modified
  • Canola oil
  • Chicken base

Simpler options to consider

  • Homemade butter with fresh herbs

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Roasted Red Pepper Seasoned Butter, Roasted Red Pepper
Category
Spreads & Nut Butters (source: Butter & Spread)
GTIN / UPC
00078742279855
Serving size
14 g (1 Tbsp)
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

Roasted Red Pepper Seasoned Butter, Roasted Red Pepper

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Food starch-modified stands out as a point of concern for processing.

Consider This

This product uses canola oil and maltodextrin, both common in processed foods.

Good Substitutes

Opt for homemade butter with fresh herbs and roasted peppers for a cleaner option.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This butter blend includes numerous processed ingredients like canola oil and modified starch, affecting its overall integrity. While roasted peppers and tomatoes add natural elements, the presence of additives and refined oils suggests this product is more for occasional indulgence rather than everyday use due to its processing and ingredient profile.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Food starch-modified
  • Canola oil
  • Chicken base

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • CANOLA OIL — Refined seed oil used frequently.
  • CHICKEN BASE (MALTODEXTRIN, GELATIN, CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, COOKED CHICKEN, ONION, CORNSTARCH, TOMATO, SPICES, CARROT, TURMERIC, GARLIC, CORN OIL) — Contains maltodextrin and corn oil.
  • FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED — Industrial thickener.

Highest concern ingredients

  • FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (7/10) — Used for thickening, processed.

Better choice tips

  • Homemade butter with fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CANOLA OIL, TOMATO PASTE, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, BASIL PUREE (BASIL, CANOLA/OLIVE OIL BLEND, CITRIC ACID, SALT, BLACK PEPPER), CHICKEN BASE (MALTODEXTRIN, GELATIN, CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, COOKED CHICKEN, ONION, CORNSTARCH, TOMATO, SPICES, CARROT, TURMERIC, GARLIC, CORN OIL), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED.

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

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

  1. FOOD STARCH-MODIFIEDConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common in processed foods.

    Additional note

    Used for thickening, processed.

    Family watchlist

    Industrial thickener.

  2. CHICKEN BASE (MALTODEXTRIN, GELATIN, CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, COOKED CHICKEN, ONION, CORNSTARCH, TOMATO, SPICES, CARROT, TURMERIC, GARLIC, CORN OIL)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used for flavoring, contains additives.

    Additional note

    Complex mix, processed status.

    Family watchlist

    Contains maltodextrin and corn oil.

  3. CANOLA OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Common in processed foods.

    Additional note

    Refined oil used frequently.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  4. BASIL PUREE (BASIL, CANOLA/OLIVE OIL BLEND, CITRIC ACID, SALT, BLACK PEPPER)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientVague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Enhances flavor, contains refined oil.

    Additional note

    Blend of ingredients, mildly processed.

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  1. BUTTER (CREAM, SALT)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Used in cooking and baking.

    Additional note

    Common kitchen staple, category-normal.

  2. TOMATO PASTEConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor and color.

    Additional note

    Condensed tomatoes, category-normal.

  3. ROASTED RED PEPPERSConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Provides natural sweetness.

    Additional note

    Rich in flavor, category-normal.

This Food Integrity assessment is based on submitted and user-confirmed ingredient lists and is not a safety or health rating. It reflects ingredient transparency, processing, and potential family watchlist concerns based on current guidelines. 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)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • 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)

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  • Vegetarian

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "gelatin". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "gelatin", "butter". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "gelatin", "butter". See ingredients for details.)

    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 Roasted Red Pepper Seasoned Butter, Roasted Red Pepper 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 Roasted Red Pepper Seasoned Butter, Roasted Red Pepper shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Roasted Red Pepper Seasoned Butter, Roasted Red Pepper: 0g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Includes roasted red peppers; Contains olive oil.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High in saturated fat; Contains modified starch; Contains canola oil.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same spreads & nut butters differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Spreads & Nut Butters, 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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