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Bear Naked Maple Cinnamon Coconut, Almonds & Maple Syrup Grain Free Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Bear Naked maple cinnamon coconut, almonds & maple syrup grain free granola received a Food Integrity Score of 80 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This granola reads as a mostly recognizable seed-and-nut mix with a few refined or vague add-ins. The sunflower oil, natural flavor, and rosemary extract push it beyond a simple kitchen recipe, so it's a reasonable occasional pick rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include natural flavor is vague and undisclosed, expeller pressed sunflower oil adds a refined seed oil, and rosemary extract is a shelf-life helper. Simpler options: Look for a granola listing only nuts, seeds, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt; choose options without natural flavor or preservative extracts.
Food Integrity Score 80/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Natural flavor is vague and undisclosed
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil adds a refined seed oil
- Rosemary extract is a shelf-life helper
Simpler options to consider
- Look for a granola listing only nuts, seeds, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt
- Choose options without natural flavor or preservative extracts
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Bear Naked Maple Cinnamon Coconut, Almonds & Maple Syrup Grain Free Granola
- Brand
- Bear Naked
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00884623104662- 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
Maple Cinnamon Coconut, Almonds & Maple Syrup Grain Free Granola
Bear Naked
High integrity
Warning Signs
Natural flavor and rosemary extract are vague or shelf-life helpers, though the base reads mostly recognizable.
Consider This
Expeller pressed sunflower oil and natural flavor add refined-oil and flavor-system work to an otherwise seed-and-nut profile.
Good Substitutes
Try a granola with only nuts, seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sea salt, and skip the flavor and preservation helpers.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis granola reads as a mostly recognizable seed-and-nut mix with a few refined or vague add-ins. The sunflower oil, natural flavor, and rosemary extract push it beyond a simple kitchen recipe, so it's a reasonable occasional pick rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Natural flavor is vague and undisclosed.
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil adds a refined seed oil.
- Rosemary extract is a shelf-life helper.
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil — Refined seed oil
- Rosemary extract for freshness — Preservative-type extract
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Expeller pressed sunflower oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil added as fat.
- Rosemary extract for freshness (5/10) — Preservative-type extract for shelf life.
Better choice tips
- Look for a granola listing only nuts, seeds, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt.
- Choose options without natural flavor or preservative extracts.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, COCONUT, COCONUT SUGAR, ALMONDS, FLAXSEEDS, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL, MAPLE SYRUP, ALMOND FLOUR, PUMPKIN SEEDS, CHIA SEEDS, CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad flavor term that does not disclose its specific components.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Expeller pressed sunflower 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 added to a food that is otherwise mostly whole seeds and nuts.
Additional note
Pressed seed oil used as a binder or fat.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil added as a fat source.
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 to slow spoilage, a shelf-life helper rather than a food.
Additional note
Extract used as an oxidation-slowing preservative.
Family watchlist
Preservative-type extract added for shelf life.
Coconut sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Still a concentrated sugar, adding sweetness to the base.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, less refined than cane sugar.
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Maple syrupConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds concentrated sweetness on top of coconut sugar.
Additional note
Liquid sweetener concentrated from sap.
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 ingredient, mildly refined but recognizable.
Additional note
Ground almonds, mild refinement.
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 signals.
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 ingredient in a granola base.
Additional note
Recognizable coconut pieces.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut with no added processing signals.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut.
FlaxseedsConcern 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 signals.
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 with no added processing signals.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed.
Chia 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 signals.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable spice with no added processing signals.
Additional note
Recognizable spice.
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
Recognizable salt.
Food Integrity is a label-based estimate of ingredient simplicity and formulation, 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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", "chia", "pumpkin seed". 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". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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". 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", "syrup". 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", "syrup". 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 (Natural flavor)
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 (Natural flavor)
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 (Natural flavor)
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", "syrup". 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", "chia", "pumpkin seed". 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 Maple Cinnamon Coconut, Almonds & Maple Syrup Grain Free 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 Maple Cinnamon Coconut, Almonds & Maple Syrup Grain Free Granola shows about 5.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Bear Naked Maple Cinnamon Coconut, Almonds & Maple Syrup Grain Free Granola: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include coconut sugar, maple syrup. 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 flaxseed provide fiber and healthy fats; Grain-free, short ingredient list with recognizable whole foods; Moderate protein per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Calorie-dense for a single serving; Saturated fat is high at 10g per serving; Added sugars from coconut sugar and maple syrup.
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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