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Is Great Value Spaghetti & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce healthy?

Spaghetti & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce

Frozen Dinners & Entrees · Updated 2026-08-22

Longevity Score

73/100

Food Integrity Score

61/100

Choose OccasionallyThere are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Great Value spaghetti & meatballs in marinara sauce, marinara sauce is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 73 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 61 out of 100. Contains meat and pasta with moderate sodium. Strengths include good protein content, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, while main considerations include high sodium content, canola oil, and processed meatballs.

Longevity Score 73/100Food Integrity Score 61/100

What helped the score?

  • Good protein content
  • Includes tomatoes
  • Contains parmesan cheese

What held the score back?

  • High sodium content
  • Contains canola oil
  • Includes processed meatballs

Ingredients

Ingredient list

TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), COOKED SPAGHETTI (WATER, SEMOLINA [MILLED WHEAT], EGG WHITES), COOKED MEATBALLS (BEEF, WATER, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, DEHYDRATED ONION, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, NONFAT DRY MILK), WATER, TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CORN STARCH, CANOLA OIL, SALT, SUGAR, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 212 GRM (1 cup)

  • Calories26913% DV
  • Protein13g26% DV
  • Total Carbs30g11% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat12g15% DV
  • Saturated Fat5g25% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Spaghetti & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce
GTIN / UPC
00194346038145
Serving size
212 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

How this product may fit different goals

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  • 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: Higher net carbs (27g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Higher saturated fat (5g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Available carbohydrates (30g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Great Value Spaghetti & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce 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 Spaghetti & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce shows about 2.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Spaghetti & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce: 5g 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: Good protein content; Includes tomatoes; Contains parmesan cheese.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High sodium content; Contains canola oil; Includes processed meatballs.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

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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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