Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Strawberry Lemonade Collagen Drink Mix, Strawberry Lemonade: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value strawberry lemonade collagen drink mix, strawberry lemonade received a Food Integrity Score of 58 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This drink mix shows signs of being moderately processed, with refined sugars and flavor enhancers like natural flavors. The collagen and vegetable juice extract suggest a mixture of more wholesome and processed elements. Enjoy occasionally but consider simpler alternatives for a cleaner option. Main considerations include additive load, family watchlist, and processing. Consider homemade drink options.
Food Integrity Score 58/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
- Processing
Simpler options to consider
- Consider homemade drink options
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Strawberry Lemonade Collagen Drink Mix, Strawberry Lemonade
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Powdered Drinks
- GTIN / UPC
00078742362038- Serving size
- 9 GRM (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
Strawberry Lemonade Collagen Drink Mix, Strawberry Lemonade
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Ingredients like calcium silicate and sodium citrate raise processing concerns.
Consider This
The use of sugar and natural flavors points towards factory-formulated characteristics.
Good Substitutes
A homemade drink with fresh lemon juice and honey could offer a cleaner option.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis drink mix shows signs of being moderately processed, with refined sugars and flavor enhancers like natural flavors. The collagen and vegetable juice extract suggest a mixture of more wholesome and processed elements. Enjoy occasionally but consider simpler alternatives for a cleaner option.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Family Watchlist
- Processing
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- CITRIC ACID — Flavor enhancer
- SODIUM CITRATE — Buffering agent
- NATURAL FLAVORS — Vague flavoring
Highest concern ingredients
- CALCIUM SILICATE (6/10) — Synthetic anti-caking agent
Better choice tips
- Consider homemade drink options
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SUGAR, BOVINE COLLAGEN PEPTIDES, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM SILICATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, VEGETABLE JUICE EXTRACT (COLOR).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
CALCIUM SILICATEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernAnti-caking agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Anti-caking agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Prevents clumping, synthetic
Additional note
Flow agent
NATURAL FLAVORSConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Source is broad and unclear
Additional note
Flavor additive
Family watchlist
Vague flavoring
CITRIC ACIDConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAcidulantWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Adds tartness, synthetic origin
Additional note
Flavor enhancer
SODIUM CITRATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernBuffering agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Buffering agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for flavor stabilization
Additional note
Emulsifier
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SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar used for sweetness
Additional note
Refined sweetener
BOVINE COLLAGEN PEPTIDESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSupplement
What this is
Supplement
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Collagen for protein, mildly processed
Additional note
Protein supplement
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF STEVIA LEAF EXTRACTConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural non-sugar sweetener
Additional note
Natural sweetener
VEGETABLE JUICE EXTRACT (COLOR)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernColoring agentAdditive
What this is
Coloring agent
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Natural coloring agent
Additional note
Color additive
This score is 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". See ingredients for details.)
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". 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". 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". 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". 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: Family watchlist items (CITRIC ACID)
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: Family watchlist items (CITRIC ACID)
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: Family watchlist items (CITRIC ACID)
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: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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 Strawberry Lemonade Collagen Drink Mix, Strawberry Lemonade 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 Strawberry Lemonade Collagen Drink Mix, Strawberry Lemonade shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Strawberry Lemonade Collagen Drink Mix, Strawberry Lemonade: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Stevia. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Includes collagen protein; Low in calories.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Contains added sugar; 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 powdered drinks 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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