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Is Cascadian Farm Organic Dark Chocolate Almond Granola healthy?

Organic Dark Chocolate Almond Granola

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

74/100

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

Cascadian Farm organic dark chocolate almond granola is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 74 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Whole grain oats and almonds with organic ingredients, but added sugar and sunflower oil lower the alignment. Strengths include whole grain oats as first ingredient, almonds add whole-food fat and protein, and organic ingredients with few additives, while main considerations include cane sugar appears multiple times in the list, sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil, and modest protein and fiber per ounce.

Longevity Score 74/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain oats as first ingredient
  • Almonds add whole-food fat and protein
  • Organic ingredients with few additives

What held the score back?

  • Cane sugar appears multiple times in the list
  • Sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil
  • Modest protein and fiber per ounce

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Whole Grain Oats*, Cane Sugar*, Rice*, Sunflower Oil*, Dark Chocolate Chips* (cane sugar*, chocolate liquor*, cocoa butter*, vanilla*), Almonds*, Cocoa Powder*, Molasses*, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor*. Rosemary Extract* Added to Protect Flavor. *Organic

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (Snack per 1 oz)

  • Calories1206% DV
  • Protein3g6% DV
  • Total Carbs20g7% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat3.5g4% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Cascadian Farm Organic Dark Chocolate Almond Granola
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
GTIN / UPC
00021908133140
Serving size
28 g (Snack per 1 oz)
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

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  • 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: Low fiber (2g)

    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: Low saturated fat (0.5g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • 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: Lower protein (3g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • 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 signals (cane sugar, molasses)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (20g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Cascadian Farm Organic 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?

Cascadian Farm Organic Dark Chocolate Almond Granola shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Cascadian Farm Organic Dark Chocolate Almond Granola: 5g 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 add whole-food fat and protein; Organic ingredients with few additives.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Cane sugar appears multiple times in the list; Sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil; Modest protein and fiber per ounce.

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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