Fiber One

Is Fiber One Protein - Sweetened Granola Cereal, Maple Brown Sugar healthy?

Protein - Sweetened Granola Cereal, Maple Brown Sugar

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

55/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Fiber One protein - sweetened granola cereal, maple brown sugar is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 55 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Whole grain oats and fiber, but added sugars, artificial flavor, and caramel color make it a highly processed cereal. Strengths include whole grain oats and whole grain wheat listed, about 5g fiber and 6g protein per cup, and pecans and soy protein isolate, while main considerations include multiple added sugars (sugar, corn syrup, fructose, molasses), artificial flavor and caramel color present, and canola oil and refined starches add processing.

Longevity Score 55/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain oats and whole grain wheat listed
  • About 5g fiber and 6g protein per cup
  • Contains pecans and soy protein isolate

What held the score back?

  • Multiple added sugars (sugar, corn syrup, fructose, molasses)
  • Artificial flavor and caramel color present
  • Canola oil and refined starches add processing

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CORN BRAN, PUFFED WHEAT, CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, PECAN PIECES, MOLASSES, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, RICE STARCH, FRUCTOSE, SOY LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, COLOR ADDED, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZINC AND IRON (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID).

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 55 g (1 cup)

  • Calories22011% DV
  • Protein6g12% DV
  • Total Carbs40g15% DV
  • Fiber5g18% DV
  • Total Fat6g8% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Fiber One Protein - Sweetened Granola Cereal, Maple Brown Sugar
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00016000482678
Serving size
55 g (1 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

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: Higher net carbs (35g)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (16g)

    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: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (16g of 40g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Fiber One Protein - Sweetened Granola Cereal, Maple Brown Sugar highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-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?

Fiber One Protein - Sweetened Granola Cereal, Maple Brown Sugar shows about 5.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Fiber One Protein - Sweetened Granola Cereal, Maple Brown Sugar: 16g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, corn syrup. 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 and whole grain wheat listed; About 5g fiber and 6g protein per cup; Contains pecans and soy protein isolate.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars (sugar, corn syrup, fructose, molasses); Artificial flavor and caramel color present; Canola oil and refined starches add 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

  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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