Walmart Store-Brand Products, Least to Most Processed
Each product is ranked by its own Processing Score, lowest first.
What should you look for on the label?
- Great Value products span the full processing spectrum, so always check ingredients
- Marketside is Walmart's fresh brand; compare its products with Great Value item by item
- Compare Great Value directly to the national brand equivalent for the same product
- Store brand "organic" lines often have simpler formulations than regular store brand
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How are products scored?
Every product is evaluated using two independent scores. The Processing Score (lower is better) measures the degree of industrial processing based on ingredient analysis, including the presence of artificial additives, preservatives, and highly modified ingredients. The Nutrition Score (higher is better) rates overall nutritional quality, rewarding protein and fiber while penalizing excess sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat.
Products are assigned to one of four processing levels: Minimal (score ≤ 2.5), Processed (2.6 to 5.0), Highly Processed (5.1 to 8.0), and Ultra-Processed (above 8.0). Each product in the ranking is placed by its own Processing Score, not by its brand. Based on our analysis of 445K+ curated products from the USDA FoodData Central database. For a deeper look, see our Processing Score guide and Two-Score System explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Value more processed than national brands?
It depends on the product. Some Great Value items match or beat national brand formulations, while others use cheaper ingredients (HFCS vs sugar, soybean oil vs olive oil) that increase processing scores.
Which Walmart brands are least processed?
It depends on the product rather than the label. The ranking above lists Walmart store-brand products by their own processing scores, whichever brand they carry.
Can you eat healthy shopping only at Walmart?
Yes. Walmart grocery carries minimally processed staples (fresh produce, plain meats, dairy, rice, beans) alongside ultra-processed options. The key is ingredient-list awareness, not store avoidance.
What are the healthiest Walmart snacks?
The least processed Walmart snacks include plain nuts, fresh fruit, simple cheese, and Great Value organic products with short ingredient lists. Our rankings identify which Walmart snack products have the lowest processing scores.