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Franz Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Franz apple filled oatmeal cookies received a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a shelf-stable, factory-formulated cookie than a simple baked treat, with several sweeteners and preservatives doing much of the work. The base of oats, apple and cinnamon is recognizable, but it is crowded by refined flour, palm oil, two syrups and preservatives. It fits better as an occasional treat than something to consider based on your overall diet. Main considerations include multiple preservatives and sulfites in the apple filling, two refined corn syrups plus added sugar, and palm oil and refined flour as the base. Simpler options: Look for cookies with oats, butter and fruit as the main base, and fewer preservatives; homemade oat-apple cookies let you control sugar and skip syrups and preservatives.
Food Integrity Score 42/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Multiple preservatives and sulfites in the apple filling
- Two refined corn syrups plus added sugar
- Palm oil and refined flour as the base
Simpler options to consider
- Look for cookies with oats, butter and fruit as the main base, and fewer preservatives
- Homemade oat-apple cookies let you control sugar and skip syrups and preservatives
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Franz Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies
- Brand
- Franz
- Category
- Snacks (source: Cookies & Biscuits)
- GTIN / UPC
00072220805765- Serving size
- 25 g (1 cookie)
- 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
Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies
Franz
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
High fructose corn syrup, sulfites, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate show up in this cookie's list, along with palm oil and modified corn starch.
Consider This
Enriched bleached flour, palm oil, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup and multiple preservatives are typical of factory-formulated packaged cookies.
Good Substitutes
Try oat-and-apple cookies made at home with whole oats, fresh or dried apple, a little butter, and cinnamon.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a shelf-stable, factory-formulated cookie than a simple baked treat, with several sweeteners and preservatives doing much of the work. The base of oats, apple and cinnamon is recognizable, but it is crowded by refined flour, palm oil, two syrups and preservatives. It fits better as an occasional treat than something to consider based on your overall diet.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple preservatives and sulfites in the apple filling
- Two refined corn syrups plus added sugar
- Palm oil and refined flour as the base
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Palm oil — Industrial refined fat
- High fructose corn syrup — Refined corn syrup sweetener
- Corn syrup — Refined corn syrup sweetener
- Apple filling preservatives and sulfites — Sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sulfur dioxide and sodium sulfite
- Calcium stearate — Anti-caking flow agent in apple flakes
Highest concern ingredients
- Apple filling (multi-part with sulfites and preservatives) (8/10) — Multiple preservatives, sulfites, syrup and modified starch.
- Palm oil (6/10) — Industrial refined fat used for texture.
- High fructose corn syrup (6/10) — Refined corn sweetener listed alongside corn syrup.
Better choice tips
- Look for cookies with oats, butter and fruit as the main base, and fewer preservatives.
- Homemade oat-apple cookies let you control sugar and skip syrups and preservatives.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, SUGAR, OATMEAL, APPLE FILLING (RECONSTITUTED APPLE [WATER AND EVAPORATED APPLES PRESERVED WITH SULFUR DIOXIDE AND SODIUM SULFITE], HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, SALT AND PRESERVATIVE [SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE]), RAISIN PASTE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, BAKING SODA, WATER, NONFAT MILK, EGGS, CINNAMON, SALT, APPLE FLAKES (APPLES, CALCIUM STEARATE), NUTMEG, VANILLA.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Apple filling (reconstituted apple with water, evaporated apples preserved with sulfur dioxide and sodium sulfite, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, modified corn starch, spices, citric acid, salt, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate)Concern 8/10 — Higher concernPreserved fillingWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Preserved filling
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Sulfites, preservatives, syrup and modified starch make this a formulated filling.
Additional note
Multi-part filling with sulfites, syrup, modified starch and preservatives.
Family watchlist
Sulfites, preservatives, HFCS, modified starch
Palm oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Palm oil is an industrial fat often flagged for watchlist awareness.
Additional note
Industrial vegetable fat commonly used for texture and shelf stability.
Family watchlist
Industrial refined fat
High fructose corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrups are a common watchlist item for sugar-conscious users.
Additional note
Refined corn-derived sweetener listed as a standalone ingredient.
Family watchlist
Refined corn syrup sweetener
Corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
A second refined syrup adds to the sweetener load.
Additional note
Refined corn sweetener listed separately from HFCS.
Family watchlist
Refined corn syrup sweetener
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Apple flakes (apples, calcium stearate)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernProcessed fruitWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Processed fruit
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Calcium stearate is an anti-caking agent added to the fruit pieces.
Additional note
Dried apple pieces with calcium stearate flow agent added.
Family watchlist
Calcium stearate flow agent
Enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined and bleached flour is stripped of much of its original grain structure.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour with vitamin and mineral fortification added.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a common added sweetener worth noticing in packaged foods.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added for taste and browning.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Raisin pasteConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFruit paste
What this is
Fruit paste
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Fruit paste is a concentrated, processed form of raisins.
Additional note
Fruit-based paste, mildly processed and sweet.
Baking sodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Baking soda is a common and expected baking ingredient.
Additional note
Leavening agent, a standard baking ingredient.
VanillaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoringVague label term
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Vanilla is a common flavoring; the form is not specified.
Additional note
Vanilla flavoring, the form used is not specified.
Nonfat milkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy
What this is
Dairy
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Milk is a recognizable dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Dairy ingredient, pasteurized and standard for baking.
OatmealConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Oats are a recognizable whole-grain ingredient.
Additional note
Whole grain oats, a recognizable base ingredient.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Water is a basic recipe ingredient.
Additional note
Plain water used in the dough.
EggsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Eggs are a simple recognizable food.
Additional note
Whole eggs, a recognizable baking ingredient.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Cinnamon is a recognizable spice.
Additional note
Spice, recognizable and simple.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Salt is a basic recipe ingredient.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
NutmegConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Nutmeg is a recognizable spice.
Additional note
Spice, recognizable and simple.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulated a food appears. It is not a medical or 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
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)
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 "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "egg". 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "corn 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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 "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
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.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Franz Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Franz Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Franz Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include High fructose corn syrup, Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains oatmeal and real apple filling; Low sodium per serving; Modest calorie portion.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars including high fructose corn syrup; Refined bleached flour and palm oil; Preservatives like sodium benzoate and sulfites.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks 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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