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Bear Naked Cereal Granola All Natural Fruit & Nut: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Bear Naked cereal granola all natural fruit & nut received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This granola reads mostly like a simple kitchen recipe built on whole oats, nuts, and seeds, with a few added sweeteners and a handful of processing helpers. It works best as an occasional pick rather than a daily staple, mainly because the sugar sources and glycerin-treated dried fruit add up. Main considerations include multiple added sweeteners (brown sugar, honey, brown rice syrup, cane sugar), expeller pressed canola oil, and vegetable glycerin in dried fruit. Simpler options: Choose versions with fewer added sweeteners or none; pick unsweetened dried fruit without glycerin or added sugar.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Multiple added sweeteners (brown sugar, honey, brown rice syrup, cane sugar)
- Expeller pressed canola oil
- Vegetable glycerin in dried fruit
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions with fewer added sweeteners or none
- Pick unsweetened dried fruit without glycerin or added sugar
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Bear Naked Cereal Granola All Natural Fruit & Nut
- Brand
- Bear Naked
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00856416000017- Serving size
- 60 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
Cereal Granola All Natural Fruit & Nut
Bear Naked
High integrity
Warning Signs
Brown sugar, brown rice syrup, and honey stack up sweeteners, while dried cranberries and raisins add vegetable glycerin for moisture.
Consider This
Expeller pressed canola oil and vegetable glycerin are the most processed-leaning inputs here, though the core list is still recognizable nuts, oats, and seeds.
Good Substitutes
Toast plain rolled oats with nuts, seeds, a little maple or honey, and unsweetened dried fruit you chop yourself.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis granola reads mostly like a simple kitchen recipe built on whole oats, nuts, and seeds, with a few added sweeteners and a handful of processing helpers. It works best as an occasional pick rather than a daily staple, mainly because the sugar sources and glycerin-treated dried fruit add up.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple added sweeteners (brown sugar, honey, brown rice syrup, cane sugar)
- Expeller pressed canola oil
- Vegetable glycerin in dried fruit
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Brown sugar — Refined sweetener
- Expeller pressed canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Dried cranberries (cranberries, cane sugar, vegetable glycerin) — Added cane sugar and vegetable glycerin
- Raisins (raisins, vegetable glycerin) — Vegetable glycerin moisture helper
- Brown rice syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
- Rosemary extract for freshness — Freshness-preserving extract
Highest concern ingredients
- Expeller pressed canola oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil used as a fat source.
- Dried cranberries (cranberries, cane sugar, vegetable glycerin) (5/10) — Added cane sugar and glycerin in dried fruit.
- Brown rice syrup (5/10) — Refined syrup sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions with fewer added sweeteners or none.
- Pick unsweetened dried fruit without glycerin or added sugar.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
INGREDIENTS: Whole grain oats, brown sugar, almonds, expeller pressed canola oil, honey, dried cranberries (cranberries, cane sugar, vegetable glycerin), raisins (raisins, vegetable glycerin), brown rice syrup, whole oat flour, coconut, pecans, walnuts, toasted sesame seeds, sea salt, baking soda, rosemary extract for freshness.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
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 that some users prefer to flag.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for fat and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil many users track.
Dried cranberries (cranberries, cane sugar, vegetable glycerin)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetened dried fruitWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetened dried fruit
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Adds cane sugar and a glycerin moisture helper to the fruit.
Additional note
Sweetened dried fruit with glycerin for moisture.
Family watchlist
Added cane sugar and vegetable glycerin.
Brown rice syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup sweetener that adds to the sugar load.
Additional note
Refined syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener many users track.
Brown sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar that contributes to the sweetener load.
Additional note
Refined sugar adding sweetness.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
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Raisins (raisins, vegetable glycerin)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernMoisture helperWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Moisture helper
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vegetable glycerin is a moisture helper rather than whole fruit alone.
Additional note
Dried fruit with glycerin for moisture.
Family watchlist
Contains vegetable glycerin moisture helper.
HoneyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sweetener that adds to the total sugar load.
Additional note
Natural sweetener, added for flavor.
Rosemary extract for freshnessConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Extract added to help preserve freshness rather than as a food ingredient.
Additional note
Plant extract used to help freshness.
Family watchlist
Freshness-preserving extract added to the formula.
Baking sodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common baking ingredient with mild formulation role.
Additional note
Leavening agent used in baking.
Whole oat flourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Ground whole oats, close to the whole grain base.
Additional note
Ground whole oats.
Whole grain oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable grain base with no added formulation.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
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 processing concern.
Additional note
Whole nut.
CoconutConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable food.
Additional note
Recognizable coconut.
PecansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole nut.
WalnutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole nut.
Toasted sesame seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Toasting is category-normal processing for seeds.
Additional note
Toasted whole seeds.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient profile resembles simple, recognizable foods. It is not a medical or safety rating and does not reflect nutritional adequacy. 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "almond", "walnut", "pecan". See ingredients for details.)
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", "almond", "walnut". 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.
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 (Brown sugar)
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 (Brown sugar)
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 (Brown sugar)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "almond", "walnut". 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: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "flour", "oat", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "almond", "walnut", "pecan". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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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 Bear Naked Cereal Granola All Natural Fruit & Nut 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?
Bear Naked Cereal Granola All Natural Fruit & Nut shows about 4.74g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Bear Naked Cereal Granola All Natural Fruit & Nut: 12.96g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Brown sugar, Honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain oats as the first ingredient; Nuts and seeds add whole-food fats and fiber; Fairly short ingredient list with minimal additives.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars (brown sugar, honey, cane sugar, rice syrup); Expeller pressed canola oil as a prominent seed oil; About 13g 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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