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Great Value Strawberries & Cream Flavored Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value strawberries & cream flavored instant oatmeal, strawberries & cream received a Food Integrity Score of 58 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and high additive load. This instant oatmeal features an array of refined and artificial ingredients, making it a less wholesome option. Partially hydrogenated oils and artificial flavoring are key concerns, contributing to a more processed impression. It's advisable to consume this product occasionally and consider simpler alternatives for a daily routine. Main considerations include artificial flavors and hydrogenated oils. Simpler options: Opt for plain oatmeal and fresh strawberries; choose meals with fewer artificial additives.
Food Integrity Score 58/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Artificial flavors
- Hydrogenated oils
Simpler options to consider
- Opt for plain oatmeal and fresh strawberries
- Choose meals with fewer artificial additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Strawberries & Cream Flavored Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742122298- Serving size
- 35 g (1 PACKET)
- 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
Strawberries & Cream Flavored Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Contains partially hydrogenated oils and artificial strawberry flavor, which are concerning ingredients.
Consider This
The product has flavored fruit pieces and creaming agent, suggesting factory-formulated elements.
Good Substitutes
Opt for plain oatmeal and fresh strawberries for a simpler, homemade-style breakfast.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis instant oatmeal features an array of refined and artificial ingredients, making it a less wholesome option. Partially hydrogenated oils and artificial flavoring are key concerns, contributing to a more processed impression. It's advisable to consume this product occasionally and consider simpler alternatives for a daily routine.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Artificial flavors
- Hydrogenated oils
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- FLAVORED FRUIT PIECES (DEHYDRATED APPLES [TREATED WITH SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION], ARTIFICIAL STRAWBERRY FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, RED 40) — Contains artificial flavor and color.
- CREAMING AGENT (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [MAY CONTAIN SOYBEAN, PALM AND/OR CANOLA], WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROLS) — Partially hydrogenated oil.
Highest concern ingredients
- CREAMING AGENT (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [MAY CONTAIN SOYBEAN, PALM AND/OR CANOLA], WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROLS) (8/10) — Contains trans fats; highly processed.
- FLAVORED FRUIT PIECES (DEHYDRATED APPLES [TREATED WITH SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION], ARTIFICIAL STRAWBERRY FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, RED 40) (7/10) — Contains artificial elements and preservatives.
Better choice tips
- Opt for plain oatmeal and fresh strawberries
- Choose meals with fewer artificial additives
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, FLAVORED FRUIT PIECES (DEHYDRATED APPLES [TREATED WITH SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION], ARTIFICIAL STRAWBERRY FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, RED 40), CREAMING AGENT (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [MAY CONTAIN SOYBEAN, PALM AND/OR CANOLA], WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROLS), OAT FLOUR (WHOLE), CALCIUM CARBONATE (A SOURCE OF CALCIUM), SALT, GUAR GUM, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FERRIC PHOSPHATE (A SOURCE OF IRON), NIACINAMIDE*, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)*, RIBOFLAVIN*, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, FOLIC ACID*.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
CREAMING AGENT (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [MAY CONTAIN SOYBEAN, PALM AND/OR CANOLA], WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROLS)Concern 8/10 — Higher concernFlavoring agentWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Flavoring agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Contains trans fats; highly processed.
Additional note
Contains hydrogenated oils; processed.
Family watchlist
Partially hydrogenated oil.
FLAVORED FRUIT PIECES (DEHYDRATED APPLES [TREATED WITH SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION], ARTIFICIAL STRAWBERRY FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, RED 40)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernArtificial flavoringWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Artificial flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vague, processed with additives.
Additional note
Contains artificial elements and preservatives.
Family watchlist
Contains artificial flavor and color.
ARTIFICIAL FLAVORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor addWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor add
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Artificial addition; processed.
Additional note
Artificial ingredient.
SUGARConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Standard sweetener; processed.
Additional note
Refined ingredient, common sweetener.
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GUAR GUMConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Thickening agent; processed.
Additional note
Used as a thickener.
NIACINAMIDE*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin addition.
Additional note
Usual vitamin fortifier.
PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin addition.
Additional note
Vitamin fortification.
RIBOFLAVIN*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin addition.
Additional note
Vitamin fortification.
VITAMIN A PALMITATEConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin addition.
Additional note
Vitamin fortification.
THIAMINE MONONITRATE*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin addition.
Additional note
Vitamin fortification.
FOLIC ACID*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin addition.
Additional note
Vitamin fortification.
CALCIUM CARBONATE (A SOURCE OF CALCIUM)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSupplement
What this is
Supplement
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common nutrient fortification.
Additional note
Usual fortifier.
FERRIC PHOSPHATE (A SOURCE OF IRON)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSupplement
What this is
Supplement
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common nutrient fortification.
Additional note
Usual fortifier.
WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
OAT FLOUR (WHOLE)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole food.
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
Additional note
Recognizable food.
This score estimates food label complexity, not safety. 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.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "apple", "strawberry". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "apple", "strawberry". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "apple", "strawberry". 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 additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 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 additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 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 additive load (High additive load)
This product has 2 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 "oat", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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.
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 Strawberries & Cream Flavored Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream 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 Strawberries & Cream Flavored Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Strawberries & Cream Flavored Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain oats present; Moderate fiber content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Artificial colors present; Partially hydrogenated oils.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality 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
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