Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Cascadian Farm Cocoa Almond Protein Granola: Longevity analysis
Quick answer
Occasional Choice
Cascadian Farm cocoa almond protein granola received a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 (occasional choice). Whole-grain oats, almonds, and pumpkin seeds offset added cane sugar and sunflower oil in this protein granola. Strengths include whole grain oats as first ingredient, almonds and pumpkin seeds add whole-food fats, and decent fiber and protein per serving, while main considerations include added cane sugar and molasses, about 13g sugar, sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil, and pea protein and natural flavor suggest processing.
Longevity Score 68/100
What helped the score?
- Whole grain oats as first ingredient
- Almonds and pumpkin seeds add whole-food fats
- Decent fiber and protein per serving
What held the score back?
- Added cane sugar and molasses, about 13g sugar
- Sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil
- Pea protein and natural flavor suggest processing
You are viewing the nutrition and longevity perspective. Switch to Food Integrity for ingredients and processing.
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Cascadian Farm Cocoa Almond Protein Granola
- Brand
- Cascadian Farm
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00021908250045- Serving size
- 70 g (1 pouch (70g))
- 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
Cascadian Farm
Cocoa Almond Protein Granola
KarbCoach Recommendation
Occasional Choice
Whole-grain oats, almonds, and pumpkin seeds offset added cane sugar and sunflower oil in this protein granola.
What Stands Out
High Protein
11.2g protein
22% DVExcellent Fiber
5.6g fiber
20% DVHigh Added Sugar
12g added sugar
24% DVAdded Sweetener
cane sugar
Contains Seed Oils
sunflower oil
Whole Foods
whole grain oats, almonds
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Key Positives
- Whole grain oats as first ingredient
- Almonds and pumpkin seeds add whole-food fats
- Decent fiber and protein per serving
- Sodium is modest
Key Concerns
- Added cane sugar and molasses, about 13g sugar
- Sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil
- Pea protein and natural flavor suggest processing
- Calorie-dense for a 70g serving
Ingredient Signals
Primary protein
Whole-food ingredients
Processing signals
Additives
Seed oils
Added sweeteners
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Whole Grain Oats*, Cane Sugar*, Pea Protein*, Sunflower Oil*, Almonds*, Pumpkin Seeds*, Cocoa Powder*, Tapioca Starch*, Molasses*, Natural Flavor*, Sea Salt. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Macronutrients
Calories
322
16% DVTotal Carbs
42.7g
16% DVProtein
11.2g
22% DVSaturated Fat
1.8g
9% DVFiber
5.6g
20% DVNet Carbs
37.1g
13% DVSugar
13.3g
Added Sugar
12g
24% DVTotal Fat
11.9g
15% DVSodium
168mg
7% DVCholesterol
0mg
0% DVUnsaturated Fat
10.2g
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition at a Glance
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 322 | 16% DV |
| Total Carbs | 42.7g | 16% DV |
| Protein | 11.2g | 22% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% DV |
| Fiber | 5.6g | 20% DV |
| Net Carbs | 37.1g | 13% DV |
| Sugar | 13.3g | — |
| Added Sugar | 12g | 24% DV |
| Total Fat | 11.9g | 15% DV |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% DV |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% DV |
| Unsaturated Fat | 10.2g | — |
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Amounts are per labeled serving from source data. Check the package for the final values.
Longevity scores estimate how this product’s nutrition and ingredient profile fit longer-term eating patterns. Formulations can vary — check the package label. Not medical advice. Some nutrient values may be estimated when the label is incomplete.
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 net carbs (37.1g)
This product has 4 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: Moderate-low sodium (168mg)
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 (13.3g)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 (13.3g)
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 (13.3g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (42.7g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (11.2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Moderate protein (11.2g)
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 "oat", "pea protein", "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 "oat", "pea protein", "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 "oat", "pea protein", "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: Higher net carbs (37.1g)
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 (37.1g)
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 (cane sugar, molasses)
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 (cane sugar, molasses)
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 (cane sugar, molasses)
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: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "oat", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher unsaturated fat (10.2g)
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Longevity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Longevity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Longevity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
See how this product fits your goals
Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.
Understanding the Longevity analysis
What the Longevity analysis evaluates
The Longevity analysis looks at how a food fits broader dietary patterns over time. It combines nutritional composition with processing and ingredient-quality considerations, including ideas that originated in Meal Power Points and Food Integrity. The Longevity Score summarizes that wider picture on a 0–100 scale. It is educational context for packaged foods, not medical advice and not a guarantee of health outcomes.
Nutrients, balance, processing, and ingredients
Nutritional composition matters: protein, fiber, carbohydrates, glucose-related characteristics, fats, sodium, and micronutrients all influence how a food may support or challenge different dietary goals. Processing level and ingredient quality still count, because formulation can change the practical meaning of an otherwise tidy nutrient panel. Longevity treats those dimensions together rather than as a single nutrient number.
Who may prioritize Longevity
People following low-carbohydrate, keto-style, high-protein, glucose-conscious, or longevity-focused eating patterns often start with the Longevity analysis. It is also useful when you want one place that connects macros and micros with how processed the food is and how the ingredient list reads. The Longevity Score is designed for that broader comparison across products.
How Longevity differs from Food Integrity
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. A strong nutritional profile may still deserve closer Food Integrity review when additives, oils, sweeteners, or processing level raise questions the nutrient panel does not answer on its own.
Why the analyses overlap—and why to review both
The overlap is intentional. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, while Food Integrity remains separately useful for deeper formulation detail. The two views are meant to complement each other, not cancel each other out. Some people reasonably prioritize one analysis based on their goals; reviewing both can reveal tradeoffs that one score alone may not show.
Common questions about this product
Is Cascadian Farm Cocoa Almond Protein 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Cascadian Farm Cocoa Almond Protein Granola shows about 5.6g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Cascadian Farm Cocoa Almond Protein Granola: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, molasses. 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 first ingredient; Almonds and pumpkin seeds add whole-food fats; Decent fiber and protein per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added cane sugar and molasses, about 13g sugar; Sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil; Pea protein and natural flavor suggest processing.
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.
See how this item lines up with your goals
Healthy Food Guide covers this product in detail. In KarbCoach, your goals shape what matters most for your meals.
Also available in the app
