
Bear Naked
Is Bear Naked Grain Free Dark Chocolate Almond Granola healthy?
Grain Free Dark Chocolate Almond Granola
Longevity Score
72/100
Food Integrity Score
84/100
Enjoy in Moderation
Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.
Quick answer
Enjoy in Moderation
Bear Naked grain free dark chocolate almond granola is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Nut and seed based granola with fiber and healthy fats, but calorie-dense with added sugar, saturated fat, and sunflower oil. Strengths include nuts, seeds, and flax/chia provide fiber and healthy fats, grain-free build with minimal refined starch, and modest sodium for a packaged snack, while main considerations include coconut sugar and chocolate add notable added sugar, saturated fat is high from coconut and chocolate, and calorie-dense per 58 g serving.
Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 84/100
What helped the score?
- Nuts, seeds, and flax/chia provide fiber and healthy fats
- Grain-free build with minimal refined starch
- Modest sodium for a packaged snack
What held the score back?
- Coconut sugar and chocolate add notable added sugar
- Saturated fat is high from coconut and chocolate
- Calorie-dense per 58 g serving
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, FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED BY FAIR TRADE USA. FAIR TRADE INGREDIENTS TOTAL 4.48% OF PRODUCT
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 58 g
- Calories33017% DV
- Protein8g16% DV
- Total Carbs21g8% DV
- Fiber6g21% DV
- Total Fat27g35% DV
- Saturated Fat11g55% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Bear Naked Grain Free Dark Chocolate Almond Granola
- Brand
- Bear Naked
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00884623104228- Serving size
- 58 g
- 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
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: Higher sugar (11g)
This product has 4 additional signals for this goal.
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: Higher saturated fat (11g)
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: Higher sugar (11g)
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: Higher sugar (11g)
This product has 3 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: Higher sugar (11g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (11g of 21g carbs)
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: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (15g)
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: Sweetener signals (coconut 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: Sweetener signals (coconut 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: Sweetener signals (coconut sugar)
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: Higher saturated fat (11g)
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
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (11g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Bear Naked Grain Free 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 Grain Free 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 Grain Free Dark Chocolate Almond Granola: 11g added 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; Grain-free build with minimal refined starch; Modest sodium for a packaged snack.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar and chocolate add notable added sugar; Saturated fat is high from coconut and chocolate; Calorie-dense per 58 g 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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