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Good Measure Cheddar Almond Crisp: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Good Measure cheddar almond crisp received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The ingredient list starts with recognizable almonds and cheese but leans on isolated soy protein, refined oil, and several flavor and texture helpers. It reads more like a formulated snack than a simple kitchen recipe. Reasonable to eat occasionally, not as a daily staple. Main considerations include isolated soy protein and refined sunflower oil, natural flavor and gum arabic formulation helpers, and maltodextrin and rice starch texture inputs. Simpler options: Choose snacks with fewer refined oils and isolated proteins; look for named spices and cheese instead of natural flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Isolated soy protein and refined sunflower oil
- Natural flavor and gum arabic formulation helpers
- Maltodextrin and rice starch texture inputs
Simpler options to consider
- Choose snacks with fewer refined oils and isolated proteins
- Look for named spices and cheese instead of natural flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Good Measure Cheddar Almond Crisp
- Brand
- Good Measure
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00016000184756- Serving size
- 28 g (1 pouch)
- 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
Cheddar Almond Crisp
Good Measure
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Soy protein isolate, sunflower oil, and maltodextrin signal refined, industrially engineered inputs in this crisp.
Consider This
Gum arabic, natural flavor, and yeast extract are flavor and texture helpers typical of factory-formulated snack seasoning systems.
Good Substitutes
Roasted almonds with real cheddar and a pinch of sea salt keep the cheesy crunch without the isolate and flavor system.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThe ingredient list starts with recognizable almonds and cheese but leans on isolated soy protein, refined oil, and several flavor and texture helpers. It reads more like a formulated snack than a simple kitchen recipe. Reasonable to eat occasionally, not as a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Isolated soy protein and refined sunflower oil
- Natural flavor and gum arabic formulation helpers
- Maltodextrin and rice starch texture inputs
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
- Gum Arabic — Emulsifier and stabilizer
- Spice — Unspecified category
Highest concern ingredients
- Soy Protein Isolate (6/10) — Isolated, refined protein fraction.
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system.
- Gum Arabic (6/10) — Emulsifier and stabilizer.
Better choice tips
- Choose snacks with fewer refined oils and isolated proteins.
- Look for named spices and cheese instead of natural flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Almonds, Soy Protein Isolate, Dried Buttermilk, Sunflower Oil, Rice Starch, Dried Cheddar Cheese (milk, salt, cultures, enzymes), Salt. Contains less than 2% of: Water, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Whey, Gum Arabic, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Spice, Yeast Extract.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soy Protein IsolateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated proteinWatchlist
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein signals a rebuilt, refined formulation input.
Additional note
Isolated protein fraction used for protein boost.
Family watchlist
Isolated, highly refined soy fraction.
Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor systems can hide undisclosed inputs.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor ingredient.
Gum ArabicConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGumWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gum
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gums are added for texture and stability in formulated foods.
Additional note
Plant gum used as emulsifier and stabilizer.
Family watchlist
Gum used as emulsifier and stabilizer.
Sunflower OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used as fat source.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
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MaltodextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernCarrierAdditive
What this is
Carrier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined carbohydrate used as a carrier and filler.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived carrier and filler.
Yeast ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor enhancerAdditive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Yeast extract is a flavor-boosting input in savory snacks.
Additional note
Processed flavor enhancer often used for savory taste.
Rice StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernStarch
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds texture in a formulated snack.
Additional note
Refined starch used for texture.
SpiceConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unnamed spice blends can hide undisclosed components.
Additional note
Broad category; specific spices not disclosed.
Family watchlist
Unspecified spice category.
Dried ButtermilkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dried dairy is mildly processed but recognizable.
Additional note
Dried dairy ingredient, mild processing.
Dried Cheddar Cheese (milk, salt, cultures, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese powder
What this is
Cheese powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Real cheese with normal dairy processing.
Additional note
Dried cheese with cultures and enzymes.
WheyConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy protein
What this is
Dairy protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dairy fraction with mild processing.
Additional note
Dairy protein fraction.
Dehydrated GarlicConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple dried seasoning.
Additional note
Dried seasoning ingredient.
Dehydrated OnionConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple dried seasoning.
Additional note
Dried seasoning ingredient.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable base ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut base.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic, recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Basic carrier ingredient.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient list formulation and 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "protein isolate", "soy protein". 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 "soy protein", "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 "milk", "cheese", "whey". 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", "cheese", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "whey", "protein isolate", "soy protein". 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.
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 "garlic", "almond". 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 "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.
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 Good Measure Cheddar Almond Crisp 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?
Good Measure Cheddar Almond Crisp shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Good Measure Cheddar Almond Crisp: 2g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein for a 28g snack; Almonds provide whole-food fat and fiber; Low added sugar at 2g per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is high at about 390mg per pouch; Soy protein isolate and rice starch indicate processing; Sunflower oil and multiple flavorings add processing load.
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
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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