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Autumn's Gold Toasted Coconut Almond Grain Free Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Autumn's Gold toasted coconut almond grain free granola received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. The label stays refreshingly simple, with nuts, seeds, coconut, honey, and spices doing normal granola jobs and no emulsifiers, gums, or artificial colors. Honey and toasted coconut add sweetness and flavor without heavy refinement. It is a reasonable option to eat occasionally, with portion size in mind since it is still calorie-dense. Main considerations include honey adds natural sweetness and coconut oil adds refined fat. Simpler options: pair with plain yogurt or fresh fruit to balance sweetness; watch portion size since the product is calorie-dense.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Honey adds natural sweetness
- Coconut oil adds refined fat
Simpler options to consider
- Pair with plain yogurt or fresh fruit to balance sweetness
- Watch portion size since the product is calorie-dense
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Autumn's Gold Toasted Coconut Almond Grain Free Granola
- Brand
- Autumn's Gold
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00016000469655- Serving size
- 27 g (1/4 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
Toasted Coconut Almond Grain Free Granola
Autumn's Gold
High integrity
Warning Signs
Honey and coconut oil are the sweetening and fat sources here, but the list is short and recognizable overall.
Consider This
Nothing in this list looks factory-formulated; it reads like a simple granola recipe with mostly whole nuts and seeds.
Good Substitutes
Pairing it with plain yogurt or fresh fruit keeps the sweetness in check while staying close to the same simple ingredients.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThe label stays refreshingly simple, with nuts, seeds, coconut, honey, and spices doing normal granola jobs and no emulsifiers, gums, or artificial colors. Honey and toasted coconut add sweetness and flavor without heavy refinement. It is a reasonable option to eat occasionally, with portion size in mind since it is still calorie-dense.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Honey adds natural sweetness
- Coconut oil adds refined fat
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic Honey (3/10) — Natural sweetener adding sugars.
- Coconut Oil (2/10) — Refined fat used for binding.
Better choice tips
- Pair with plain yogurt or fresh fruit to balance sweetness.
- Watch portion size since the product is calorie-dense.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Almonds, Organic Honey, Pecans, Toasted Coconut, Sunflower Seeds, Coconut, Coconut Oil, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Cinnamon.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic HoneyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural sweetener that adds sugars to the granola.
Additional note
Natural sweetener; adds sugar content.
Coconut OilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added fat for binding and flavor; a refined fraction of coconut.
Additional note
Refined fat used for binding and flavor.
Toasted CoconutConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Toasting is normal preparation for coconut in granola.
Additional note
Toasting is category-normal processing.
Vanilla ExtractConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common flavoring; typically a simple extract.
Additional note
Flavoring extract; typically category-normal.
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AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added formulation.
Additional note
Whole nut with no added formulation.
PecansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added formulation.
Additional note
Whole nut with no added formulation.
Sunflower SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added formulation.
Additional note
Whole seed with no added formulation.
CoconutConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food ingredient.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no added formulation.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple spice with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple spice.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a food's formulation appears. It is not a medical safety rating or a nutritional recommendation. 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 "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "honey". 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 "honey". 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 "honey". See ingredients for details.)
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 "honey". 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 "almond". 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)
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 "coconut 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: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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.
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.
Minimally Processed Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, 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 Autumn's Gold Toasted Coconut Almond Grain Free Granola highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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?
Autumn's Gold Toasted Coconut Almond Grain Free Granola shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Autumn's Gold Toasted Coconut Almond Grain Free Granola: 5g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include organic honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole nuts and seeds as main ingredients; Few ingredients with no artificial additives; Grain-free with modest fiber and protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Calorie-dense for a 1/4 cup serving; Saturated fat from coconut and coconut oil; Added honey contributes sugar.
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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