Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value sweet potato pie, sweet potato received a Food Integrity Score of 73 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This sweet potato pie blends some wholesome ingredients, like sweet potatoes and eggs, with more processed elements like modified food starch and palm oil. The ingredients suggest a moderately processed product that is more convenience-oriented than a homemade version. While it's alright for occasional indulgence, a homemade approach with fewer processed additives would offer a higher integrity snack option. Main considerations include refined oil, modified starch, and vague labeling. Simpler options: Make your own pie using fresh sweet potatoes; opt for recipes with whole, simple ingredients.
Food Integrity Score 73/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined oil
- Modified starch
- Vague labeling
Simpler options to consider
- Make your own pie using fresh sweet potatoes
- Opt for recipes with whole, simple ingredients
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Snacks (source: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742040318- Serving size
- 125 GRM (1/8 pie)
- 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
Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified food starch adds a processed touch beyond basic sweet potato pie ingredients.
Consider This
Added palm oil and sugar give this pie a more factory-formulated feel than a homemade version.
Good Substitutes
Make your own pie using fresh sweet potatoes, natural sweeteners, and whole milk.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis sweet potato pie blends some wholesome ingredients, like sweet potatoes and eggs, with more processed elements like modified food starch and palm oil. The ingredients suggest a moderately processed product that is more convenience-oriented than a homemade version. While it's alright for occasional indulgence, a homemade approach with fewer processed additives would offer a higher integrity snack option.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined oil
- Modified starch
- Vague labeling
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- PALM OIL — Controversial refined oil use.
- FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED — Used as thickener in processed foods.
- SPICES — Vague ingredient labeling.
Highest concern ingredients
- PALM OIL (5/10) — Controversial refined oil use.
- FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (3/10) — Used as thickener in processed foods.
- DEXTROSE (3/10) — Simple sugar addition.
Better choice tips
- Make your own pie using fresh sweet potatoes.
- Opt for recipes with whole, simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SWEET POTATO PUREE, CANE SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, EGG, NONFAT MILK POWDER, PALM OIL, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
PALM OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Highly refined oil affects nutrition profile.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil use.
Family watchlist
Controversial refined oil use.
CANE SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugars are linked to various health debates.
Additional note
Refined sweetener addition.
FOOD STARCH-MODIFIEDConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for thickening beyond simple flour.
Additional note
Processed thickening agent.
Family watchlist
Used as thickener in processed foods.
DEXTROSEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Quick energy simple sugar.
Additional note
Simple sugar addition.
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WHEAT FLOURConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic baking ingredient, mild refinement.
Additional note
Common refined base ingredient.
NONFAT MILK POWDERConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessed dairy
What this is
Processed dairy
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
More processed version of milk.
Additional note
Mild processing for milk preservation.
SPICESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Lack of transparency for flavorings.
Additional note
Vague spice blend.
Family watchlist
Vague ingredient labeling.
SWEET POTATO PUREEConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole foods are generally low concern.
Additional note
Simple and natural base.
EGGConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Traditional baking ingredient.
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic food element.
Additional note
Common and neutral.
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple seasoning
What this is
Simple seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Standard food seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
This score reflects the ingredient composition but does not override dietary needs or preferences. 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", "cane", "dextrose". 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 "palm oil". 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", "cane", "dextrose". 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", "cane", "dextrose". 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", "cane", "dextrose". 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 "sweet potato". 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", "egg". 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", "egg". 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: Family watchlist items (PALM OIL)
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 (PALM OIL)
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 (PALM OIL)
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 "palm oil". 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". 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 "palm oil". 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 Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato: 39g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole sweet potato puree; Some protein content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sugar content; Contains palm oil.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks 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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