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Bear Naked Dark Chocolate Almond Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Bear Naked dark chocolate almond granola received a Food Integrity Score of 80 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This granola is built mostly from recognizable seeds, nuts, and cocoa, so it doesn't read as a factory formula. The vague "Natural flavors" and "Chocolate+" entries plus the added rosemary extract for freshness are the main reasons it isn't rated higher. Reasonable to eat occasionally, with a look at the vague entries if you prefer full transparency. Main considerations include vague chocolate+ and cocoa+ blends, natural flavors, and rosemary extract added for shelf life. Simpler options: Choose a granola listing plain cocoa powder and named flavorings instead of vague blends; look for a version without added rosemary extract or natural flavors.
Food Integrity Score 80/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Vague Chocolate+ and Cocoa+ blends
- Natural flavors
- Rosemary extract added for shelf life
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a granola listing plain cocoa powder and named flavorings instead of vague blends
- Look for a version without added rosemary extract or natural flavors
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Bear Naked Dark Chocolate Almond Granola
- Brand
- Bear Naked
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00884623104488- Serving size
- 58 g (2/3 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
Dark Chocolate Almond Granola
Bear Naked
High integrity
Warning Signs
"Natural flavors" and "Chocolate+" hide details, and rosemary extract is added for shelf-life freshness.
Consider This
Expeller-pressed sunflower oil and coconut sugar are refined-leaning inputs, though the core list is mostly recognizable seeds and nuts.
Good Substitutes
Toast a simple blend of almonds, pumpkin seeds, and chia with cocoa powder, a little maple, and sea salt.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis granola is built mostly from recognizable seeds, nuts, and cocoa, so it doesn't read as a factory formula. The vague "Natural flavors" and "Chocolate+" entries plus the added rosemary extract for freshness are the main reasons it isn't rated higher. Reasonable to eat occasionally, with a look at the vague entries if you prefer full transparency.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Vague Chocolate+ and Cocoa+ blends
- Natural flavors
- Rosemary extract added for shelf life
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Chocolate+ — Vague chocolate blend with undisclosed components
- Cocoa+ — Vague cocoa blend with undisclosed components
- Natural Flavors — Broad flavor category with undisclosed components
- Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil
- Rosemary Extract For Freshness — Shelf-life antioxidant additive
- Coconut Sugar — Added sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Chocolate+ (6/10) — Vague chocolate blend with undisclosed components.
- Natural Flavors (6/10) — Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Cocoa+ (5/10) — Vague cocoa blend; cocoa may carry heavy-metal context.
Better choice tips
- Choose a granola listing plain cocoa powder and named flavorings instead of vague blends.
- Look for a version without added rosemary extract or natural flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, COCONUT, COCONUT SUGAR, FLAX SEEDS, ALMONDS, CHOCOLATE+, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL, ALMOND FLOUR, CHIA SEEDS, PUMPKIN SEEDS, COCOA+, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Chocolate+Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
The "+" hides what is actually added to the chocolate.
Additional note
Vague proprietary chocolate blend; composition not specified.
Family watchlist
Vague chocolate blend with undisclosed components.
Natural FlavorsConcern 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
Broad flavor system that can hide many undisclosed components.
Additional note
Broad flavor category; source and composition not specified.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Cocoa+Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
The "+" obscures what is added; cocoa may carry heavy-metal context.
Additional note
Vague cocoa-based blend; composition not specified.
Family watchlist
Vague cocoa blend with undisclosed components.
Rosemary Extract For FreshnessConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added for freshness, a shelf-life helper rather than a food ingredient.
Additional note
Plant extract added as an antioxidant for shelf life.
Family watchlist
Shelf-life antioxidant additive.
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Coconut SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sweetener; still a concentrated sugar source.
Additional note
Sweetener, refined from coconut sap.
Family watchlist
Added sugar sweetener.
Expeller Pressed Sunflower OilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined seed oil adds a mild processing signal.
Additional note
Mechanically pressed refined seed oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Almond FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground nut flour is a mild refinement of whole almonds.
Additional note
Ground almonds; mildly refined.
Sunflower SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed with no added processing signal.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed.
CoconutConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable food ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable coconut pieces.
Flax SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut.
Chia SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed.
Pumpkin SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient list 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.
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", "flax", "chia". 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". 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". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". 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 "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 "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 (Chocolate+)
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 (Chocolate+)
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 (Chocolate+)
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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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", "flax", "chia". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, 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.
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.
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.
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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 Dark Chocolate Almond Granola 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 Dark Chocolate Almond Granola shows about 5.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Bear Naked Dark Chocolate Almond Granola: 11g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include coconut sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Nuts, seeds, and flax/chia provide fiber and healthy fats; Moderate fiber (about 6g) per serving; Few recognizable whole-food ingredients.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Saturated fat is high (about 11g) per serving; Added sugar from coconut sugar and chocolate; Calorie-dense at about 330 kcal per 2/3 cup.
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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