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Good Stuff Basket Vanilla Yogurt With Strawberry & Granola: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Good Stuff Basket

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Good Stuff Basket vanilla yogurt with strawberry & granola received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a layered snack built from a yogurt base doing a lot of texture and flavor work, plus a granola with added sugars and refined canola oil. The strawberries and almonds are recognizable, but they're surrounded by starches, gums, and multiple sweeteners. It's a fine occasional treat, but not something to eat as an everyday staple. Main considerations include multiple added sweeteners across yogurt and granola, modified corn starch and carrageenan for texture, and refined canola oil in granola. Simpler options: Choose plain yogurt with fresh fruit and a simpler, homemade-style granola; look for granola sweetened with less added sugar and without refined seed oils.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Multiple added sweeteners across yogurt and granola
  • Modified corn starch and carrageenan for texture
  • Refined canola oil in granola

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain yogurt with fresh fruit and a simpler, homemade-style granola
  • Look for granola sweetened with less added sugar and without refined seed oils

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Good Stuff Basket Vanilla Yogurt With Strawberry & Granola
Category
Dairy (source: Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00883350027749
Serving size
241 g (8 1/2 oz)
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

Vanilla Yogurt With Strawberry & Granola

Good Stuff Basket

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Modified corn starch, pectic carrageenan, and canola oil show up in this yogurt-and-granola combo, all signaling formulation work.

Consider This

Vanilla base, modified corn starch, natural flavor, and tricalcium phosphate are typical of factory-formulated dairy snacks, not simple kitchen recipes.

Good Substitutes

Plain yogurt topped with fresh strawberries and a homemade oat-and-almond granola sweetened with a little maple or honey.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a layered snack built from a yogurt base doing a lot of texture and flavor work, plus a granola with added sugars and refined canola oil. The strawberries and almonds are recognizable, but they're surrounded by starches, gums, and multiple sweeteners. It's a fine occasional treat, but not something to eat as an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple added sweeteners across yogurt and granola
  • Modified corn starch and carrageenan for texture
  • Refined canola oil in granola

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor term that hides the specific source.
  • Modified corn starch — Modified starch used for texture.
  • Pectic carrageenan — Seaweed-derived stabilizing gum.
  • Canola oil — Refined seed oil.
  • Sugar — Refined added sweetener.
  • Tricalcium phosphate — Anti-caking mineral additive.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Pectic carrageenan (7/10) — Gum used for stabilization and texture.
  • Almond granola blend (6/10) — Multiple added sweeteners and refined canola oil.
  • Modified corn starch (6/10) — Modified starch used twice for texture.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain yogurt with fresh fruit and a simpler, homemade-style granola.
  • Look for granola sweetened with less added sugar and without refined seed oils.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

YOGURT VANILLA (CULTURED PASTEURIZED LOW FAT MILK VANILLA FLAVORED BASE (WATER, SUCAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID), SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PECTIC CARRAGEENAN, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE), STRAWBERRIES, COCONUT, ALMOND GRANOLA (ROLLED OATS, SUGAR (CANE), TAPIOCA SYRUP, BROWN RICE FLOUR, CANOLA OIL (NON GMO CERTIFIED). ORGANIC COCONUT, ALMONDS, MOLASSES)

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Pectic carrageenanConcern 7/10 — Higher concernStabilizerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Stabilizer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums like carrageenan are mainly texture and stability helpers.

    Additional note

    Seaweed-derived gum used as a stabilizer and gelling agent.

    Family watchlist

    Stabilizer gum used for texture.

  2. Almond granola (rolled oats, sugar, tapioca syrup, brown rice flour, canola oil, organic coconut, almonds, molasses)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetened granola blendWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetened granola blend

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Several added sugars and a refined seed oil raise the formulation load.

    Additional note

    Granola with multiple added sweeteners and refined canola oil.

    Family watchlist

    Contains canola oil and multiple added sweeteners.

  3. Modified corn starchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Modified starch appears twice and mainly controls texture.

    Additional note

    Chemically or physically modified starch used for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Modified starch used for texture.

  4. Yogurt vanilla (cultured pasteurized low fat milk, vanilla flavored base, sugar, modified corn starch, natural flavor, citric acid)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavored yogurt baseWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Flavored yogurt base

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Modified starch and natural flavor add formulation to an otherwise simple dairy base.

    Additional note

    Cultured dairy with a sweetened, starch-thickened vanilla base.

    Family watchlist

    Contains natural flavor and modified starch.

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  1. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar appears in multiple places in this product.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar added to yogurt base.

    Family watchlist

    Refined added sweetener.

  2. Tricalcium phosphateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAnti-caking agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Anti-caking agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functions as a flow or anti-caking helper rather than a food base.

    Additional note

    Mineral salt used as an anti-caking agent.

    Family watchlist

    Anti-caking additive.

  3. CoconutConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple food with only category-normal preparation.

    Additional note

    Recognizable coconut, likely shredded or flaked.

  4. StrawberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole fruit with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole fruit.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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

    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: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary 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", "strawberry". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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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 Stuff Basket Vanilla Yogurt With Strawberry & 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?

Good Stuff Basket Vanilla Yogurt With Strawberry & Granola shows about 1.93g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Good Stuff Basket Vanilla Yogurt With Strawberry & Granola: 18g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, tapioca syrup. 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 yogurt cup; Contains real strawberries and oat-based granola; Low sodium per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar from base, sugar, and granola; Canola oil and modified corn starch present; Carrageenan and stabilizers added.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same dairy differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Dairy, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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