Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Vienna Sausage In Chicken Broth, Chicken Broth: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value vienna sausage in chicken broth, chicken broth received a Food Integrity Score of 45 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This sausage product includes highly processed and vague ingredients like mechanically separated chicken and natural flavors. With ingredients such as sodium nitrite and corn syrup, it's best to view this as an occasional indulgence due to its processed nature. Main considerations include sodium nitrite, mechanically separated chicken, and corn syrup. Simpler options: Look for cuts of identifiable meat; avoid high preservative contents.
Food Integrity Score 45/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Sodium nitrite
- Mechanically separated chicken
- Corn syrup
Simpler options to consider
- Look for cuts of identifiable meat
- Avoid high preservative contents
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Vienna Sausage In Chicken Broth, Chicken Broth
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Canned Meat)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742032504- Serving size
- 48 g (3 SAUSAGES)
- 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
Vienna Sausage In Chicken Broth, Chicken Broth
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Mechanically separated chicken and sodium nitrite are the more processed components to watch.
Consider This
Ingredients like corn syrup and dextrose often signal ultra-processed food.
Good Substitutes
Look for sausages made with identifiable cuts of meat instead.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis sausage product includes highly processed and vague ingredients like mechanically separated chicken and natural flavors. With ingredients such as sodium nitrite and corn syrup, it's best to view this as an occasional indulgence due to its processed nature.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Sodium nitrite
- Mechanically separated chicken
- Corn syrup
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN — Processed meat
- CORN SYRUP — Sweetener
- NATURAL FLAVORS — Vague term
- SODIUM NITRITE — Preservative
- DEXTROSE — Sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- SODIUM NITRITE (8/10) — Preservative and color fixer
- MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN (6/10) — Processed meat product
- NATURAL FLAVORS (6/10) — Vague term
Better choice tips
- Look for cuts of identifiable meat
- Avoid high preservative contents
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SAUSAGE: MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BEEF, PORK, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM NITRITE, GARLIC POWDER. BROTH: CHICKEN BROTH.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
SODIUM NITRITEConcern 8/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Processed meat preservative
Additional note
Preservative and color fixer
SAUSAGE: MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKENConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernProcessed meatWatchlist
What this is
Processed meat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Often signals lower-quality meat parts
Additional note
Processed meat product
NATURAL FLAVORSConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Lacks specific disclosure
Additional note
Non-specific flavor agents
Family watchlist
Vague term
CORN SYRUPConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Linked to processed foods
Additional note
Widely used sweetener
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DEXTROSEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed sugar addition
Additional note
Processed sugar
SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning agent
Additional note
Common seasoning agent
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BEEFConcern 1/10 — Very low concernProtein sourceVague label term
What this is
Protein source
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Normal meat addition
Additional note
Minor component
PORKConcern 1/10 — Very low concernProtein sourceVague label term
What this is
Protein source
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Normal meat addition
Additional note
Minor component
GARLIC POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common flavor enhancer
Additional note
Dehydrated spice
BROTH: CHICKEN BROTHConcern 1/10 — Very low concernBroth base
What this is
Broth base
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Flavor base in many recipes
Additional note
Full-flavor liquid
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernLiquid base
What this is
Liquid base
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common food component
Additional note
Essential liquid ingredient
This score is not a medical or 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
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: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sodium nitrite". 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)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "beef", "pork", "chicken". 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 "beef", "pork", "chicken". 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 "beef", "pork", "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "beef", "pork", "chicken". 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 (MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, 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.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, 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 Vienna Sausage In Chicken Broth, Chicken Broth 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 Vienna Sausage In Chicken Broth, Chicken Broth shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Vienna Sausage In Chicken Broth, Chicken Broth: 0g 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: Protein source; Simple broth.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sodium; Processed meat; Contains additives.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same meat & poultry 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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