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Is General Mills Sales Inc. Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola healthy?

Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

68/100

Food Integrity Score

74/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

General Mills Sales Inc. nature valley low fat fruit granola is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Whole grain oats and fruit, but added sugar and sugar-heavy sweetening keep it a moderate-quality granola for longevity-focused eating. Strengths include whole grain oats as first ingredient, real raisins, dates, and crushed oranges, and low saturated fat per serving, while main considerations include added sugar from sugar, syrup, and dextrose, sugar is about 18g per serving, and refined crisp rice and multiple sweeteners.

Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 74/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain oats as first ingredient
  • Real raisins, dates, and crushed oranges
  • Low saturated fat per serving

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar from sugar, syrup, and dextrose
  • Sugar is about 18g per serving
  • Refined crisp rice and multiple sweeteners

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT), RAISINS, REFINER'S SYRUP, DATES, GLYCERIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, DEXTROSE, SALT, BAKING SODA, CITRIC ACID, CRUSHED ORANGES, CINNAMON, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 55 g (2/3 cup (55g))

  • Calories21011% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs44g16% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat2.5g3% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
General Mills Sales Inc. Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
GTIN / UPC
00016000410954
Serving size
55 g (2/3 cup (55g))
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: Higher net carbs (41g)

    This product has 2 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)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    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 (4g)

    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: Higher sugar (18g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (18g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    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 (18g of 44g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is General Mills Sales Inc. Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola 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?

General Mills Sales Inc. Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola shows about 3.03g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

General Mills Sales Inc. Nature Valley Low Fat Fruit Granola: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Refiner's 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 as first ingredient; Real raisins, dates, and crushed oranges; Low saturated fat per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar from sugar, syrup, and dextrose; Sugar is about 18g per serving; Refined crisp rice and multiple sweeteners.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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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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