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General Mills Sales Inc. Crunchy Almond Oatmeal Crisp Cereal: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
General Mills Sales Inc. crunchy almond oatmeal crisp cereal received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Real whole grain oats and almonds are present, but the sweetener stack and artificial flavor make this a packaged formula. It reads best as an occasional breakfast rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include corn syrup and multiple sugar syrups stacked high in the list, artificial flavor and unspecified color added, and bht synthetic preservative. Simpler options: Choose plain rolled oats and add your own almonds and cinnamon; pick cereals with fewer syrups and no artificial flavor or added color.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Corn syrup and multiple sugar syrups stacked high in the list
- Artificial flavor and unspecified color added
- BHT synthetic preservative
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain rolled oats and add your own almonds and cinnamon
- Pick cereals with fewer syrups and no artificial flavor or added color
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- General Mills Sales Inc. Crunchy Almond Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00016000275386- Serving size
- 60 g (1 cup (60g))
- 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
Crunchy Almond Oatmeal Crisp Cereal
General Mills Sales Inc.
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Corn syrup, brown sugar syrup, and sugar stack up near the top, plus artificial flavor and added color.
Consider This
Artificial flavor, added color, BHT, and fortification blend give this the feel of a formulated cereal rather than a simple recipe.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats with almonds, cinnamon, and a small drizzle of honey you control yourself.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityReal whole grain oats and almonds are present, but the sweetener stack and artificial flavor make this a packaged formula. It reads best as an occasional breakfast rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Corn syrup and multiple sugar syrups stacked high in the list
- Artificial flavor and unspecified color added
- BHT synthetic preservative
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Corn syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
- Brown sugar syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Brown sugar — Refined sweetener
- Artificial flavor — Vague artificial flavor system
- Color added — Unspecified color additive
Highest concern ingredients
- Artificial flavor (8/10) — Vague artificial flavor system
- Color added (7/10) — Unspecified color additive
- BHT (7/10) — Synthetic preservative
Better choice tips
- Choose plain rolled oats and add your own almonds and cinnamon.
- Pick cereals with fewer syrups and no artificial flavor or added color.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, ALMOND PIECES, CORN SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, OAT FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, HONEY, CINNAMON, BAKING SODA, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR ADDED. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) AND BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: IRON (A MINERAL NUTRIENT), CALCIUM CARBONATE, A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), A B VITAMIN (CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Artificial flavorConcern 8/10 — Higher concernArtificial flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern
What this is
Artificial flavor
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial flavor system; source and makeup are not specified.
Additional note
Vague flavor system, artificial input.
Family watchlist
Artificial flavor.
Color addedConcern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unnamed color additive; specific colors not listed.
Additional note
Unspecified added color.
Family watchlist
Added color, unspecified.
BHTConcern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life.
Additional note
Synthetic antioxidant preservative.
Family watchlist
Synthetic preservative.
Corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined syrupWatchlist
What this is
Refined syrup
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup used as a sweetener.
Additional note
Refined syrup, formulation-oriented sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener syrup.
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Brown sugar syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Extra syrup sweetener adds formulation load.
Additional note
Syrup sweetener layered on top of other sugars.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener syrup.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener adds sugar load.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, common but added.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Brown sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Another added sugar source.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, additional sugar source.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Rice flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour adds bulk and texture.
Additional note
Refined grain flour used as a filler base.
HoneyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural sweetener, but still adds sugar.
Additional note
Natural sweetener, still added sugar.
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added to preserve freshness.
Additional note
Added antioxidant for freshness.
Oat flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernMilled grain
What this is
Milled grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Milled form of a whole grain.
Additional note
Milled oat ingredient, category-normal.
Baking sodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common leavening agent with a functional role.
Additional note
Common leavening agent.
Iron (a mineral nutrient)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Fortification nutrient addition.
Additional note
Added fortification mineral.
Calcium carbonateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Mineral fortification addition.
Additional note
Added mineral fortificant.
A B vitamin (niacinamide)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification addition.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortification.
A B vitamin (calcium pantothenate)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification addition.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortification.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification addition.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortification.
A B vitamin (folic acid)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification addition.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortification.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Whole grain oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable base grain.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
Whole grain wheatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain ingredient in its expected form.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain.
Almond piecesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable nut ingredient.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable spice.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable, high-integrity ingredients. It is not a medical 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 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: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "honey". 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 "oat", "almond". 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 "honey". 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 "honey". 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", "corn syrup", "sugar". 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", "corn syrup", "sugar". 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", "oat". 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: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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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 General Mills Sales Inc. Crunchy Almond Oatmeal Crisp Cereal 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
General Mills Sales Inc. Crunchy Almond Oatmeal Crisp Cereal shows about 6g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
General Mills Sales Inc. Crunchy Almond Oatmeal Crisp Cereal: 12g 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 wheat as first ingredients; Decent fiber at 6g per serving; Almond pieces add some whole-food content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars and syrups (sugar, corn syrup, brown sugar syrup, honey); Artificial flavor and added color; Refined rice and oat flours with fortification additives.
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
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