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Bear Naked Oats & Honey Widely Delicious Granola: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Bear Naked

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Bear Naked oats & honey widely delicious granola received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and low additive load. This is a recognizable granola built on whole oats, nuts, and seeds, but it leans on several sweeteners and a refined canola oil to get its texture and sweetness. The list stays fairly short and mostly understandable, so it reads as a moderately processed snack rather than a factory formula. It makes sense as an occasional breakfast or snack choice, especially if you prefer fewer added sugars and oils. Main considerations include multiple added sweeteners, canola oil refined seed oil, and rosemary extract preservative. Simpler options: Look for granola sweetened with one simple sugar source; choose versions made with nuts or seeds in place of refined seed oil.

Food Integrity Score 74/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Multiple added sweeteners
  • Canola oil refined seed oil
  • Rosemary extract preservative

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for granola sweetened with one simple sugar source
  • Choose versions made with nuts or seeds in place of refined seed oil

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Bear Naked Oats & Honey Widely Delicious Granola
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00884623105751
Serving size
60 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

Oats & Honey Widely Delicious Granola

Bear Naked

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Canola oil, cane sugar, and brown sugar sit alongside coconut sugar and honey, so sweetener and refined-oil load stacks up quickly.

Consider This

Rosemary extract for freshness and multiple sugar sources give this granola a more engineered profile than plain oats and nuts.

Good Substitutes

Try plain rolled oats toasted with raw nuts, seeds, a little honey, and cinnamon for a simpler homemade-style version.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a recognizable granola built on whole oats, nuts, and seeds, but it leans on several sweeteners and a refined canola oil to get its texture and sweetness. The list stays fairly short and mostly understandable, so it reads as a moderately processed snack rather than a factory formula. It makes sense as an occasional breakfast or snack choice, especially if you prefer fewer added sugars and oils.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple added sweeteners
  • Canola oil refined seed oil
  • Rosemary extract preservative

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola oil — Refined seed oil
  • Brown sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Cane sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Coconut sugar — Added sweetener
  • Rosemary extract for freshness — Preservative

Highest concern ingredients

  • Canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil used in the formula.
  • Brown sugar (4/10) — Refined sweetener.
  • Cane sugar (4/10) — Refined sweetener.

Better choice tips

  • Look for granola sweetened with one simple sugar source.
  • Choose versions made with nuts or seeds in place of refined seed oil.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN OATS, BROWN SUGAR, WHOLE OAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, HONEY, CANOLA OIL, ALMOND BUTTER (ALMONDS), CASHEW BUTTER (CASHEWS), PUMPKIN SEEDS, ALMONDS, COCONUT FLOUR, COCONUT, COCONUT SUGAR, SEA SALT, GINGER, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

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

  1. Canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for texture and binding.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil many users want to track.

  2. Brown sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar adds sweetness and calories without much structure.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar adds sweetness without fiber or nutrients.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track.

  3. Cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Another refined sugar adds to the overall sweetness load.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar, a second sweetener source in the list.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track.

  4. Coconut sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Another sugar source adds to total sweetener load.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar, a third sweetener source in the list.

    Family watchlist

    Added sweetener many users track.

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

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functions as a preservative to extend shelf life.

    Additional note

    Plant extract used as a freshness preservative.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative many users want to know about.

  2. HoneyConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Natural sweetener with a simple ingredient profile.

    Additional note

    Natural sweetener, still a sugar source.

  3. Whole oat flourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Ground whole grain, expected for this product type.

    Additional note

    Milled whole oats, category-normal processing.

  4. Almond butter (almonds)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernNut butter

    What this is

    Nut butter

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Simple nut ingredient with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Ground almonds, category-normal processing.

  5. Cashew butter (cashews)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernNut butter

    What this is

    Nut butter

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Simple nut ingredient with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Ground cashews, category-normal processing.

  6. Coconut flourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Ground coconut, expected for this product type.

    Additional note

    Dried ground coconut, category-normal processing.

  7. Whole grain oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole grain with no added processing concern.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed.

    Additional note

    Whole seeds, no added processing concern.

  9. AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole nut.

    Additional note

    Whole nuts, recognizable and simple.

  10. 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 pieces.

  11. 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.

  12. GingerConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable spice.

    Additional note

    Recognizable spice, no added concern.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulation-heavy a food label appears. It is not a medical safety rating or health advice. 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

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    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", "pumpkin seed". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 "oat", "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 Oats & Honey Widely Delicious Granola highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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 Oats & Honey Widely Delicious Granola shows about 6g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Bear Naked Oats & Honey Widely Delicious Granola: 13g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include brown sugar, cane sugar. 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 lead ingredient; Nuts and pumpkin seeds add protein and fats; 6g fiber per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars (cane, honey, brown, coconut sugar); Canola oil is a prominent seed oil; 15g sugar per 60g 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.

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