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Bear Naked Grain Free Dark Chocolate Almond Granola: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Bear Naked

Quick answer

High integrity

Bear Naked grain free dark chocolate almond granola received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a relatively clean grain-free granola built mostly from recognizable seeds, nuts, coconut, and dark chocolate. The added sunflower oil, natural flavors, and rosemary extract are the main reasons it lands below a perfect score. It works well as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include expeller pressed sunflower oil added to formula, natural flavors with undisclosed components, and rosemary extract added for freshness. Simpler options: Look for granola with fewer added oils and no added natural flavors; choose versions where nuts and seeds appear without extra freshness helpers.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Expeller pressed sunflower oil added to formula
  • Natural flavors with undisclosed components
  • Rosemary extract added for freshness

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for granola with fewer added oils and no added natural flavors
  • Choose versions where nuts and seeds appear without extra freshness helpers

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Bear Naked Grain Free Dark Chocolate Almond Granola
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

Food Integrity results

Grain Free Dark Chocolate Almond Granola

Bear Naked

High integrity

Warning Signs

Expeller pressed sunflower oil and natural flavors are the main formulation signals, with rosemary extract added for freshness.

Consider This

Natural flavors and rosemary extract add a bit of formulation behind a mostly seed-and-nut ingredient list.

Good Substitutes

A simple homemade granola of rolled oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and a little maple or coconut sugar avoids the added oil and flavor systems.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a relatively clean grain-free granola built mostly from recognizable seeds, nuts, coconut, and dark chocolate. The added sunflower oil, natural flavors, and rosemary extract are the main reasons it lands below a perfect score. It works well as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Expeller pressed sunflower oil added to formula
  • Natural flavors with undisclosed components
  • Rosemary extract added for freshness

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Expeller pressed sunflower oil — Refined seed oil added to formula.
  • Natural flavors — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Rosemary extract for freshness — Preservative-type extract for shelf life.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Expeller pressed sunflower oil (4/10) — Refined seed oil added to formula.
  • Rosemary extract for freshness (4/10) — Preservative-type extract added for shelf life.

Better choice tips

  • Look for granola with fewer added oils and no added natural flavors.
  • Choose versions where nuts and seeds appear without extra freshness helpers.

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.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. 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

    Vague flavor systems hide specific components.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

  2. Expeller pressed sunflower oilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added seed oil is a refined fat input.

    Additional note

    Mechanically pressed refined seed oil added to formula.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil added to formula.

  3. Rosemary extract for freshnessConcern 4/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added to extend freshness, a formulation helper.

    Additional note

    Extract used for oxidation control.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative-type extract added for shelf life.

  4. Coconut sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Sugar adds sweetness and calorie density.

    Additional note

    Sweetener, more refined than whole coconut.

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  1. ChocolateConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Chocolate is processed but category-normal.

    Additional note

    Category-normal chocolate processing.

  2. CocoaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Cocoa is category-normal; sourcing context may matter.

    Additional note

    Category-normal cocoa processing.

  3. Sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole seed.

  4. CoconutConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable coconut ingredient.

  5. Flax seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole seed.

  6. AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable nut ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole nut.

  7. Almond flourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Ground nut, simple ingredient.

    Additional note

    Ground whole almond, category-normal milling.

  8. Chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole seed.

  9. Pumpkin seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole seed.

  10. Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning salt.

  11. Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USAConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Why it matters

    Certification note; no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Certification statement, not a formulation ingredient.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of formulation simplicity, 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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, 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.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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.

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary 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.)

    See more for this goal

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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 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.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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