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Great Value Seasoned Shredded Potatoes Taters, Seasoned: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value seasoned shredded potatoes taters, seasoned received a Food Integrity Score of 59 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This product leans closer to being a food-engineering project than a simple recipe. The presence of additives and refined ingredients like maltodextrin and gum arabic contributes to its processed nature. It's best consumed occasionally, given the mix of refined and additive-heavy ingredients. Main considerations include additive load, ingredient concern, and processing. Simpler options: Use olive oil instead of refined oils; make homemade potatoes without preservatives.

Food Integrity Score 59/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Additive load
  • Ingredient concern
  • Processing

Simpler options to consider

  • Use olive oil instead of refined oils
  • Make homemade potatoes without preservatives

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Seasoned Shredded Potatoes Taters, Seasoned
Category
Snacks (source: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00078742430287
Serving size
85 GRM (9 pieces)
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 Shredded Potatoes Taters, Seasoned

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Sodium acid pyrophosphate and gum arabic make this list look less homey.

Consider This

Sunflower oil and maltodextrin often signal a factory-formulated style.

Good Substitutes

Try homemade shredded potatoes with olive oil and fresh herbs.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This product leans closer to being a food-engineering project than a simple recipe. The presence of additives and refined ingredients like maltodextrin and gum arabic contributes to its processed nature. It's best consumed occasionally, given the mix of refined and additive-heavy ingredients.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Additive load
  • Ingredient concern
  • Processing

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • SUNFLOWER OIL — Refined oil
  • SEASONING BLEND (SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SUNFLOWER OIL, GUM ARABIC, SILICON DIOXIDE) — Vague and additive-heavy
  • SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE — Preservative

Highest concern ingredients

  • SUNFLOWER OIL (5/10) — Refined industrial oil
  • SEASONING BLEND (SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SUNFLOWER OIL, GUM ARABIC, SILICON DIOXIDE) (6/10) — Additive load
  • SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE (5/10) — Additive, preservative

Better choice tips

  • Use olive oil instead of refined oils
  • Make homemade potatoes without preservatives

Ingredients

Ingredient list

POTATOES, SUNFLOWER OIL, DRIED POTATO, SALT, SEASONING BLEND (SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SUNFLOWER OIL, GUM ARABIC, SILICON DIOXIDE), ONION POWDER, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE.

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

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

  1. SEASONING BLEND (SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SUNFLOWER OIL, GUM ARABIC, SILICON DIOXIDE)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Signals processing and additives

    Additional note

    Maltodextrin, gum arabic, additives

    Family watchlist

    Vague and additive-heavy

  2. SUNFLOWER OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined oils can be debated

    Additional note

    Refined industrial oil

  3. SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used for preservation

    Additional note

    Additive, preservative

  4. DEXTROSEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar variant

    Additional note

    Refined form of sugar

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  1. DRIED POTATOConcern 1/10 — Very low concernProcessed potato

    What this is

    Processed potato

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Preserves potatoes, expected process

    Additional note

    Drying is category-normal

  2. SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Normal seasoning use

    Additional note

    Normal seasoning ingredient

  3. ONION POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor, common spice

    Additional note

    Dehydrated onion

  4. POTATOESConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Base ingredient, minimally processed

    Additional note

    Whole, recognizable food

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. 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

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

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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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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

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

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "potato". 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 "onion". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "onion". 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 Seasoned Shredded Potatoes Taters, Seasoned highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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 Seasoned Shredded Potatoes Taters, Seasoned shows about 2.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Seasoned Shredded Potatoes Taters, Seasoned: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Dextrose, Maltodextrin. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole-food potatoes; Moderate fiber content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium levels; Presence of 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 snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, 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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