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Gomacro Granola + Coconut Balanced Goodness Macrobar: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Gomacro granola + coconut balanced goodness macrobar received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly recognizable whole-food bar built mostly on oats, nuts, coconut, and nut or seed butters, with the label staying short and readable. It is reasonable as an occasional snack, though the sweetener and protein-blend components push it a step beyond a plain homemade-style bar. Main considerations include refined brown rice syrup and coconut sugar add concentrated sweetness, isolated protein blend adds formulation-oriented processing, and seed butter and puffed rice add mild processing. Simpler options: Look for bars sweetened mainly with dried fruit or with lower added sugar; choose options built on whole oats, nuts, and seeds without isolated protein blends.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined brown rice syrup and coconut sugar add concentrated sweetness
- Isolated protein blend adds formulation-oriented processing
- Seed butter and puffed rice add mild processing
Simpler options to consider
- Look for bars sweetened mainly with dried fruit or with lower added sugar
- Choose options built on whole oats, nuts, and seeds without isolated protein blends
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Gomacro Granola + Coconut Balanced Goodness Macrobar
- Brand
- Gomacro
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00181945000086- Serving size
- 57 g (1 Bar)
- 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
Granola + Coconut Balanced Goodness Macrobar
Gomacro
High integrity
Warning Signs
Organic brown rice syrup and coconut sugar are sweetener-forward, and the protein blend is a more isolated, formulated input than the rest of the list.
Consider This
Organic sunflower seed butter and the protein blend add refined-leaning components that make this bar read a bit more engineered than a simple snack.
Good Substitutes
A simple bar or trail mix of rolled oats, walnuts, unsweetened coconut, and almond butter would keep the recognizable core with fewer added inputs.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly recognizable whole-food bar built mostly on oats, nuts, coconut, and nut or seed butters, with the label staying short and readable. It is reasonable as an occasional snack, though the sweetener and protein-blend components push it a step beyond a plain homemade-style bar.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined brown rice syrup and coconut sugar add concentrated sweetness.
- Isolated protein blend adds formulation-oriented processing.
- Seed butter and puffed rice add mild processing.
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic Brown Rice Syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
- Organic Coconut Sugar — Concentrated added sugar
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic Protein Blend (Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Pea Protein) (5/10) — Isolated plant protein blend adds formulation-oriented processing.
- Organic Brown Rice Syrup (5/10) — Refined sweetener syrup used for binding and sweetness.
- Organic Coconut Sugar (4/10) — Concentrated added sugar.
Better choice tips
- Look for bars sweetened mainly with dried fruit or with lower added sugar.
- Choose options built on whole oats, nuts, and seeds without isolated protein blends.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE ROLLED OATS, ORGANIC UNSWEETENED COCONUT, ORGANIC WALNUTS, ORGANIC ALMOND BUTTER, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEED BUTTER, ORGANIC PUFFED BROWN RICE, ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC SPROUTED BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic Brown Rice SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup adds sweetness and binding in a concentrated form.
Additional note
Refined sweetener syrup used for binding and sweetness.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener syrup some users may want to track.
Organic Protein Blend (Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Pea Protein)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein blends are more formulation-oriented than whole ingredients.
Additional note
Isolated plant protein blend added for protein content.
Organic Coconut SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar in concentrated form, even if less refined than cane sugar.
Additional note
Concentrated sugar from coconut sap.
Family watchlist
Added sugar some users may want to track.
Organic Sunflower Seed ButterConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Seed butter is a simple ground seed product with mild processing.
Additional note
Ground sunflower seeds, mildly processed.
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Organic Puffed Brown RiceConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Puffing is a normal cereal process but adds mild refinement.
Additional note
Puffed grain, expanded through heat and pressure.
Organic Almond ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Nut butter with category-normal grinding only.
Additional note
Ground almonds, a single-ingredient nut butter.
Organic Gluten-Free Rolled OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole-grain base with minimal processing.
Additional note
Rolled oats, a recognizable whole grain.
Organic Unsweetened CoconutConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple coconut with no added sweetener or additives.
Additional note
Unsweetened shredded coconut, category-normal processing.
Organic WalnutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole nut with no added ingredients.
Additional note
Whole nuts, recognizable and simple.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient simplicity and formulation signals only. It is not a medical safety rating or health claim. 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.
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", "walnut", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)
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", "rice syrup". 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", "rice syrup". See ingredients for details.)
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", "rice". 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", "pea protein", "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "pea protein", "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "pea protein", "almond". 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 "rice", "sugar", "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 "rice", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Family watchlist items (Organic Brown Rice Syrup)
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: Family watchlist items (Organic Brown Rice Syrup)
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: Family watchlist items (Organic Brown Rice Syrup)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "almond", "walnut". See ingredients for details.)
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 "oat", "rice", "pea". 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", "walnut", "sunflower seed". 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.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten 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 Gomacro Granola + Coconut Balanced Goodness Macrobar 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Gomacro Granola + Coconut Balanced Goodness Macrobar shows about 3.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Gomacro Granola + Coconut Balanced Goodness Macrobar: 10g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Brown rice syrup, Coconut sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic oats, nuts, and seeds as core ingredients; Fiber around 4g per bar; Short, recognizable ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sweeteners: brown rice syrup and coconut sugar; Coconut adds saturated fat; Sodium is low but protein is modest for a bar.
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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