Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value strawberry cheesecake, strawberry received a Food Integrity Score of 40 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This ingredient list highlights a balance between basic ingredients like milk, and additives such as guar gum and natural flavor. The product features both whole and refined grains, plus several additives, making it a more processed option. It's best consumed occasionally rather than daily due to its processed nature. Main considerations include additive load, ingredient concern, and family watchlist. Simpler options: Choose homemade recipes using fresh ingredients; opt for products with fewer additives and simpler ingredients.
Food Integrity Score 40/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Low
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Simpler options to consider
- Choose homemade recipes using fresh ingredients
- Opt for products with fewer additives and simpler ingredients
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Other Frozen Desserts
- GTIN / UPC
00194346038237- Serving size
- 170 GRM (2 slices)
- 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
Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Contains additives like mono- and diglycerides and xanthan gum that some may find concerning.
Consider This
Includes soybean oil and food starch-modified, suggesting a more processed product.
Good Substitutes
Consider a homemade cheesecake with fresh strawberries and real cream for a cleaner option.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis ingredient list highlights a balance between basic ingredients like milk, and additives such as guar gum and natural flavor. The product features both whole and refined grains, plus several additives, making it a more processed option. It's best consumed occasionally rather than daily due to its processed nature.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
- Family Watchlist
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- SOYBEAN OIL — Refined seed oil
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague ingredient
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE — Preservative
Highest concern ingredients
- NATURAL FLAVOR (7/10) — Vague, unspecified ingredient.
- MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES (7/10) — Processed emulsifier.
- ENZYME (7/10) — Vague ingredient.
Better choice tips
- Choose homemade recipes using fresh ingredients.
- Opt for products with fewer additives and simpler ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
MILK, CREAM, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, EGG, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, LESS THAN 2% OF STRAWBERRY PUREE, NONFAT DRY MILK, MOLASSES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR. CHEESE CULTURE, CARRAGEENAN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, CAROB BEAN GUM, SODIUM BICARBONATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR) XANTHAN GUM, HONEY, CULTURED DEXTROSE. TOCOPHEROLS, SODIUM ACID SULFATE, ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague term; not specific.
Additional note
Vague flavor compound
Family watchlist
Vague ingredient
MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDESConcern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for emulsification; synthetic origin.
Additional note
Emulsifying agents
ENZYMEConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague term; lacks specificity.
Additional note
Vague biological compound
SOYBEAN OILConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil with formulation concerns.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
View all 37 ingredient assessments
SODIUM PHOSPHATEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used in processed foods for texture.
Additional note
Synthetic additive
Family watchlist
Preservative
CARRAGEENANConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for thickening in many processed foods.
Additional note
Thickening agent
Family watchlist
Additive
XANTHAN GUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texturizer and stabilizer.
Additional note
Thickening agent
Family watchlist
Additive
FOOD STARCH-MODIFIEDConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed starch; used for texture.
Additional note
Processed starch
Family watchlist
Modified starch
GUAR GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for thickening; common additive.
Additional note
Thickening agent
Family watchlist
Additive
CAROB BEAN GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for texture; common additive.
Additional note
Thickening agent
Family watchlist
Additive
SODIUM ACID SULFATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for acidity adjustment.
Additional note
Acidulant
Family watchlist
Additive
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined ingredient; contributes to sugar levels.
Additional note
Refined food
CULTURED DEXTROSEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Sugar derivative with some processing concern.
Additional note
Fermented sugar
MOLASSESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural sweetener; minimal processing concern.
Additional note
Processed sweetener
CITRIC ACIDConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Preservative; found naturally but often synthesized.
TOCOPHEROLSConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to prevent oxidation.
VITAMIN A PALMITATEConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vitamin additive; moderate processing.
Additional note
Vitamin A supplementation
VITAMIN D3.Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin additive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common additive; minimal concern.
Additional note
Vitamin D supplementation
WHEAT FLOURConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Standard baking ingredient; minimal concern.
Additional note
Refined food
LESS THAN 2% OF STRAWBERRY PUREEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernMinimal amount
What this is
Minimal amount
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Natural ingredient; low concern.
NONFAT DRY MILKConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Processed dairy; generally acceptable.
Additional note
Dried dairy
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common seasoning; no processing concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning
MALTED BARLEY FLOURConcern 1/10 — Very low concernEnriching agent
What this is
Enriching agent
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Commonly used in baking.
Additional note
Enriched flour
SODIUM BICARBONATEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Used in baking; minimal concern.
VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernColor additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Natural coloring agent; minimal processing concern.
Additional note
Coloring
HONEYConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food sweetener.
Additional note
Natural sweetener
NIACINConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin additive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Common nutrient additive.
Additional note
Vitamin B3
REDUCED IRONConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNutrient additive
What this is
Nutrient additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Mineral fortification; no major concern.
Additional note
Iron supplement
THIAMINE MONONITRATEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin additive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification.
Additional note
Vitamin B1
RIBOFLAVINConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin additive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Vitamin supplement; no concern.
Additional note
Vitamin B2
FOLIC ACIDConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin additive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Nutrient fortification.
Additional note
Vitamin B9
MILKConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic ingredient; no processing concern.
CREAMConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic ingredient; no processing concern.
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic ingredient; no processing concern.
WHOLE WHEAT FLOURConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain; no processing concern.
EGGConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food ingredient; no processing concern.
CHEESE CULTUREConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernProbiotic
What this is
Probiotic
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Used in fermented foods; no concern.
Additional note
Natural ferment
This score estimates how closely food resembles simple, recognizable ingredients. 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
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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
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", "dextrose", "molasses". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
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", "dextrose", "molasses". 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 "strawberry". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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 "milk", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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 "milk", "cream", "cheese". 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "dextrose". 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
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 processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 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 processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 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 processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
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 "wheat", "flour", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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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 Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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 Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry shows about 1.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry: 41g added 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: Contains some whole grains; Minimal artificial colors.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High in added sugar; High saturated fat; Ultra-processed ingredients.
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 frozen desserts 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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