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Great Value Strawberry Crunchy Rice & Wheat Flakes With Strawberries Cereal, Strawberry: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value strawberry crunchy rice & wheat flakes with strawberries cereal, strawberry received a Food Integrity Score of 45 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a heavily processed cereal with several vitamin additives and sweeteners. Its formulation includes high fructose corn syrup and other refined ingredients, making it more of an industrial creation than a simple breakfast choice. While such cereals can be convenient, it's best to enjoy them in moderation and opt for less processed alternatives more regularly. Main considerations include high fructose corn syrup, sodium ascorbate, and vitamin a palmitate. Simpler options: Choose cereals with oats and honey; prefer cereals with real, unprocessed fruit.
Food Integrity Score 45/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- High fructose corn syrup
- Sodium ascorbate
- Vitamin A palmitate
Simpler options to consider
- Choose cereals with oats and honey
- Prefer cereals with real, unprocessed fruit
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Strawberry Crunchy Rice & Wheat Flakes With Strawberries Cereal, Strawberry
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742085852- Serving size
- 31 g (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
Strawberry Crunchy Rice & Wheat Flakes With Strawberries Cereal, Strawberry
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Watch out for high fructose corn syrup; it's often linked to processed formulations.
Consider This
Ingredients like sodium ascorbate and tocopherol acetate signal industrial processing.
Good Substitutes
Try cereals with oats, honey, and real fruit for fewer additives.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis is a heavily processed cereal with several vitamin additives and sweeteners. Its formulation includes high fructose corn syrup and other refined ingredients, making it more of an industrial creation than a simple breakfast choice. While such cereals can be convenient, it's best to enjoy them in moderation and opt for less processed alternatives more regularly.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- High fructose corn syrup
- Sodium ascorbate
- Vitamin A palmitate
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- WHEAT GLUTEN — Vegan's beware, it's gluten.
- DEFATTED WHEAT GERM — Diverse texture use.
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP — Common in ultra-processed foods.
Highest concern ingredients
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (7/10) — Linked to processed foods.
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE (6/10) — Fortification ingredient, highly processed.
Better choice tips
- Choose cereals with oats and honey.
- Prefer cereals with real, unprocessed fruit.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
RICE, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, WHEAT GLUTEN, FREEZE DRIED STRAWBERRIES, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY SYRUP, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPConcern 7/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Linked to processed foods.
Additional note
Highly processed sweetener.
Family watchlist
Common in ultra-processed foods.
VITAMIN A PALMITATEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for fortification.
Additional note
Form of vitamin A.
SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for fortification.
Additional note
Vitamin C supplement.
ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common fortification method.
Additional note
Vitamin E supplement.
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PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common in fortified foods.
Additional note
Vitamin B6 additive.
RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Adds nutritional value.
Additional note
Vitamin B2 supplement.
THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used to fortify cereals.
Additional note
Vitamin B1 additive.
VITAMIN B12Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Nutritional additive for cereals.
Additional note
Vitamin B12 additive.
SUGARConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds refined sugar content.
Additional note
Sweetener in the cereal.
REDUCED IRONConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIron supplementAdditive
What this is
Iron supplement
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Enhances nutritional profile.
Additional note
Iron fortification.
NIACINAMIDEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for fortification.
Additional note
Form of vitamin B3.
FOLIC ACIDConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common enrichment ingredient.
Additional note
Vitamin B9 fortification.
WHEAT GLUTENConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for texture enhancement.
Additional note
Refined protein from wheat.
Family watchlist
Vegan's beware, it's gluten.
MALTED BARLEY SYRUPConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for flavor enhancement.
Additional note
Sweetener from malted barley.
DEFATTED WHEAT GERMConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined ingredientWatchlist
What this is
Refined ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Processed for texture.
Additional note
Wheat germ with oil removed.
Family watchlist
Diverse texture use.
WHEAT FLOURConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Standard bakery ingredient.
Additional note
Common refined ingredient.
FREEZE DRIED STRAWBERRIESConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDried fruit
What this is
Dried fruit
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Natural but processed to preserve.
Additional note
Dehydrated fruit slices.
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSalt
What this is
Salt
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Often added for flavor.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
RICEConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Mostly natural and unprocessed.
Additional note
Basic cereal ingredient.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEATConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Provides fiber and nutrients.
Additional note
Key ingredient; minimally processed.
This score is for ingredient integrity and does not assess nutritional value or health benefits. 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", "fructose". 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", "fructose". 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", "rice". 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", "rice". 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", "gluten". 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 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 processing level (Highly processed)
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 processing level (Highly processed)
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 "wheat", "flour", "rice". 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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, 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.
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 Strawberry Crunchy Rice & Wheat Flakes With Strawberries Cereal, 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 Crunchy Rice & Wheat Flakes With Strawberries Cereal, Strawberry shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Strawberry Crunchy Rice & Wheat Flakes With Strawberries Cereal, Strawberry: 10g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, high fructose corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains whole grain wheat; Includes freeze-dried strawberries.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar content; Includes high fructose corn syrup.
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
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.
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