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Ahold Granola Honey & Oat: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Ahold granola honey & oat received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This granola starts with whole rolled oats and honey, which are recognizable food jobs. The canola oil, cane syrup, crisp rice, and natural flavor add refined and flavor-engineered layers that make it more processed than homemade granola. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily default. Main considerations include refined canola oil and cane syrup, crisp rice component with added sugar and malt, and vague natural flavor. Simpler options: Look for granola with oats, nuts, and honey without added refined oils or flavor blends; make a simple batch at home with rolled oats, honey, and a fat you choose.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined canola oil and cane syrup
- Crisp rice component with added sugar and malt
- Vague natural flavor
Simpler options to consider
- Look for granola with oats, nuts, and honey without added refined oils or flavor blends
- Make a simple batch at home with rolled oats, honey, and a fat you choose
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Ahold Granola Honey & Oat
- Brand
- Ahold
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00688267165122- Serving size
- 55 g (1/2 cup)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Granola Honey & Oat
Ahold
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola oil and evaporated cane syrup add refined inputs, and crisp rice brings extra sugar and malt.
Consider This
Natural flavor is a vague flavor system, and the crisp rice blend adds layered processing.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats toasted with honey, nuts, and a little oil you choose yourself.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis granola starts with whole rolled oats and honey, which are recognizable food jobs. The canola oil, cane syrup, crisp rice, and natural flavor add refined and flavor-engineered layers that make it more processed than homemade granola. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily default.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined canola oil and cane syrup
- Crisp rice component with added sugar and malt
- Vague natural flavor
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Evaporated Cane Syrup — Refined added sweetener
- Expeller Pressed Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Evaporated Cane Syrup (5/10) — Refined added sweetener.
- Expeller Pressed Canola Oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil.
Better choice tips
- Look for granola with oats, nuts, and honey without added refined oils or flavor blends.
- Make a simple batch at home with rolled oats, honey, and a fat you choose.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE ROLLED OATS, EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, CRISP RICE (RICE, SUGAR, SALT, BARLEY MALT), OAT FLOUR, MOLASSES, HONEY, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Undisclosed flavor blend makes the formula harder to read.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
Evaporated Cane SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined sweetener beyond the honey already listed.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added on top of honey.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener
Expeller Pressed Canola OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to track.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for fat and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Crisp Rice (Rice, Sugar, Salt, Barley Malt)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernProcessed grain blend
What this is
Processed grain blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Pre-made crisp component adds sugar and malt layers.
Additional note
Puffed rice component with added sugar and malt.
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Oat FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Milled fraction adds mild refinement to the oat base.
Additional note
Milled oat fraction added beyond whole oats.
MolassesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Mild sweetener with recognizable origin.
Additional note
Syrup byproduct adding flavor and sweetness.
Whole Rolled OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable base with minimal processing.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
HoneyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food sweetener.
Additional note
Recognizable natural sweetener.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulation-heavy a food appears. It 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "rice". 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 "oat". 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 "honey". 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 "honey". 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", "rice", "sugar". 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", "rice", "sugar". 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 "malt". 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 (Evaporated Cane Syrup)
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 (Evaporated Cane Syrup)
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 (Evaporated Cane Syrup)
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 "flour", "oat", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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.
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.
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 Ahold Granola Honey & Oat highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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?
Ahold Granola Honey & Oat shows about 3.03g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Ahold Granola Honey & Oat: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include evaporated cane syrup, molasses. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole rolled oats as first ingredient; Moderate fiber per serving (about 3 g); Simple recognizable base ingredients.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sweeteners (cane syrup, honey, molasses); Canola oil and refined crisp rice; 12 g sugar per 1/2 cup serving.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food 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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