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Great Value Seasoned Quinoa, Seasoned: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

High integrity

Great Value seasoned quinoa, seasoned received a Food Integrity Score of 91 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. The ingredient list for this seasoned quinoa is about as clean as it gets, highlighting simple components like quinoa, extra virgin olive oil, and spices. Each ingredient supports a nutritious profile, keeping the overall food integrity high. This is a delightful option for a meal that looks home-prepared, relying on straightforward, recognizable components commonly found in healthy diets. Opt for plain quinoa.

Food Integrity Score 91/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

Simpler options to consider

  • Opt for plain quinoa

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Seasoned Quinoa, Seasoned
GTIN / UPC
00078742158228
Serving size
124 GRM (1 cup)
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

Seasoned Quinoa, Seasoned

Great Value

High integrity

Warning Signs

This list is refreshingly simple, featuring quinoa, which is a nutritious whole grain.

Consider This

The inclusion of extra virgin olive oil keeps processing to a minimum, smoothing texture naturally.

Good Substitutes

Opt for plain quinoa for a completely unseasoned, whole food choice.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

The ingredient list for this seasoned quinoa is about as clean as it gets, highlighting simple components like quinoa, extra virgin olive oil, and spices. Each ingredient supports a nutritious profile, keeping the overall food integrity high. This is a delightful option for a meal that looks home-prepared, relying on straightforward, recognizable components commonly found in healthy diets.

Key Highlights

Ingredient Concern LevelNone
Family Watchlist Count0
Higher Concern Ingredient Count0

Better choice tips

  • Opt for plain quinoa.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

QUINOA, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER.

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

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

  1. QUINOAConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, nutritious whole food.

    Additional note

    Nutritious whole grain.

  2. EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, natural cooking oil.

    Additional note

    High-quality oil.

  3. SEA SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning ingredient.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning.

  4. BLACK PEPPERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Commonly used spice.

    Additional note

    Basic spice.

The score estimates ingredient integrity and 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

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "extra virgin olive". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)

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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 Seasoned Quinoa, Seasoned highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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 Seasoned Quinoa, Seasoned shows about 2.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Seasoned Quinoa, Seasoned: 1g total 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: Whole-food quinoa base; Contains healthy olive oil; Minimal additives.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Moderate fat content; Low fiber for quinoa.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

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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