The 11 Unhealthiest Great Value Foods You'll Find At Walmart

Canned lunch meat. It's all the rage — said no one ever. Actually, it's an inconspicuous little buy, sounding very vague and unappetizing at the same time. How would you use this canned version of mystery meat? Not entirely sure! This "lunch meat" is composed of pork, but there's more to it than that. It also has a heaping dose of additives like sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrate, and sodium phosphate. Not bothered by that? You don't have to be. Similar ingredients are easily found in your standard package of breakfast bacon. But it's the sodium, fat, and cholesterol count that really leaves us reeling.

First and foremost, it's important to mention that the nutrition facts on this can are broken into 2-ounce servings. That's about half the size of your standard tuna can, which we think is pretty unrealistic. Either way, expect to get as much as 16 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, and a little over a third of your daily value of sodium in that tiny serving. If you happen to eat double the suggested amount here, then we'll let you do the math. All in all, this Great Value grab is far from a healthy buy.

We know that cookies aren't meant to be healthy, especially not this sort. But that doesn't dismiss the facts. When it comes to Great Value Fudge Marshmallow Cookies, you're looking at an excessive amount of sugar and saturated fat even when compared to other cookies.

Let's take your standard Oreo, for example. At 14 grams of sugar, you would have to eat three Oreos to get the same amount of sugar you'd get in a single Great Value Fudge Marshmallow cookie. In addition, a single one of these suckers packs one-fourth of your saturated fat daily value, and there are 130 calories per cookie. Sheesh!

With that in mind, this is one of those snacks we don't recommend binging on. Eating just three of these could spell trouble for your health, and that's without considering other concerning ingredients found within, like high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, and a number of additives. Buyer beware!

Next up is Great Value Berry Punch. Expecting this berry "fruit" punch to be healthy? Think again. While we won't engage in the hotly debated topic of whether 100% fruit juices are actually any better for you than those containing added sugar, what we can say is that this very "berry" pick from Great Value isn't it in terms of health.

Despite its bright and refreshing image of fruit splashed on the carton front, the juice contains more water and high fructose corn syrup than anything else. In fact, a single cup of the stuff will put 22 grams of sugar into your system, which is close to the amount the American Heart Association recommends you consume in one day. In addition, the high fructose corn syrup lurking within has been linked to concerning health ailments like inflammation, increased risk for obesity, increased appetite, and more. Sure, it'll taste good. But when it comes to benefiting your body, the buck stops there. Nix the sugary stuff and opt for a piece of fresh fruit when you can — your body will thank you!

Grabbing a 40-count box of Great Value Mini Corn Dogs? Bet you can't eat just four of 'em. Apparently, Walmart thinks adult-sized people have kid-sized appetites because four corn dogs are what they have listed as the serving size. Sure, corn dogs are often considered a "kid's" food, but come on, you know you eat them.

After taking a peek at the Great Value Mini Corn Dog nutritional stats, we learned that you'll get a hodgepodge of unhealthy components in your system by eating these, and the nutrition facts reported only apply if you eat a few. Eat double or triple the serving size, and you're up the creek! Just four of the dogs contain 10 grams of fat, 600 milligrams of sodium, 200 calories, and 9 (yes, 9) grams of added sugar. Phew. We know they're corn dogs and all, and no this isn't a health food, but seriously ... eating these every day could spell trouble in your future and we think you ought to know about it.

As if you thought things couldn't get any worse, we've got another breakfast banger for you, and this one takes the cake. Great Value's Meat Lovers Breakfast Bowl gets mostly high marks in terms of taste according to customers, but when it comes to healthiness, well, we're sure you can imagine where it stands.

Great Value Meat Lovers Breakfast Bowl contains a whole host of additives and artificial flavors, but it doesn't stop there. A single bowl of this savory breakfast option is dripping with fat, much of which is saturated fat, known to increase the risk for heart disease. Moreover, the cholesterol on this one is outrageous at 235 milligrams per serving, and the sodium comes close to 1,000 milligrams, nearly 50% of your daily value. The only good thing about this is that it's lower carb than some of the other options mentioned and packs plenty of protein at 24 grams. For some dieters, this may be a reason to celebrate, though the grab still contains potatoes which may render this breakfast option questionable for those following Keto or other low-carb lifestyles. Still, the fat and cholesterol levels on this one shouldn't be ignored and should be consumed sparingly to avoid potential health complications in the future.

Hydrogenated oils, nearly half your daily value of saturated fat, BHA, BHT, hard-to-pronounce additives, fat, sodium, calories, and ... reduced-fat mozzarella cheese? Sounds like a moot point, Walmart. Great Value Pepperoni & Cheese Filled Sandwiches certainly fit the bill in terms of being budget-friendly, but they aren't a feasible daily snack type option, that's for sure. These little sandwiches resemble Hot Pockets and nutrition facts quoted on the package are for only one of these grabs, not for both sandwiches in the box. For only one, you're looking at a high-sodium, high-fat snack, but most of all, a very carb-y option. And though we aren't anti-carb at the least, these pack quite a bit of them at 44 grams per sandwich. 

For reference, it is recommended that Americans consume roughly 225-325 grams of carbs each day when following a 2,000-calorie diet. With 44 grams of carbs per sandwich, your carb count for the day could rack up quickly. Consuming too many carbs can lead to elevated blood sugars and increased risk for obesity, especially when the carbs aren't from healthful sources like, say, an apple. So, while fine for intermittent consumption, these Hot Pocket-style Great Value sammies aren't a great choice for a long-term meal option.

We'll admit that the aforementioned list is pretty subjective and that some items may be a bit divisive depending on what you consider healthy (or not). We get it. Still, we did our best to select food items that seemed way out of the ordinary in the major areas of nutrition, including fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, calories, and more. We also combed through ingredients and flagged any of them that bore a host of additives, as many additives thrown in foods today have been shown to increase the risks of various health conditions when consumed frequently and long term.

All in all, we ask that you don't come for us if your favorite foods made our list. At the end of the day, though, the foods listed above are generally unhealthy, feel free to eat what you want, when you want — no judgment here.