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Hannaford Granola Cereal: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Hannaford granola cereal received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This granola reads as a fairly simple recipe with a short list, mostly recognizable oats, wheat, sugar, and coconut. The canola oil, whey powder, and flavoring are the parts that move it from a plain homemade-style cereal toward a packaged formula, so it works best as an occasional pick rather than a daily staple. Main considerations include refined canola oil and brown sugar, whey powder and almond flavor add formulation help, and flavoring composition not fully specified. Simpler options: Look for granola with oats, nuts, and seeds plus honey or maple instead of added oils; choose options with no added flavoring when you want a simpler label.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined canola oil and brown sugar
- Whey powder and almond flavor add formulation help
- Flavoring composition not fully specified
Simpler options to consider
- Look for granola with oats, nuts, and seeds plus honey or maple instead of added oils
- Choose options with no added flavoring when you want a simpler label
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Hannaford Granola Cereal
- Brand
- Hannaford
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00041268190737- Serving size
- 58 g (0.5 cup)
- 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 Cereal
Hannaford
High integrity
Warning Signs
Expeller pressed canola oil and brown sugar are the main refined-leaning inputs here, though the list stays short.
Consider This
Whey powder and natural almond flavor add mild formulation help, so this is more than a plain oat bowl.
Good Substitutes
Try rolled oats with nuts, seeds, and a drizzle of honey or maple for a simpler, homemade-style bowl.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis granola reads as a fairly simple recipe with a short list, mostly recognizable oats, wheat, sugar, and coconut. The canola oil, whey powder, and flavoring are the parts that move it from a plain homemade-style cereal toward a packaged formula, so it works best as an occasional pick rather than a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined canola oil and brown sugar
- Whey powder and almond flavor add formulation help
- Flavoring composition not fully specified
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Expeller pressed canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Brown sugar — Refined added sweetener
- Natural almond flavor — Flavoring with limited composition detail
Highest concern ingredients
- Expeller pressed canola oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil used in a simple formulation.
- Natural almond flavor (5/10) — Flavor system with limited composition detail.
- Brown sugar (4/10) — Refined added sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Look for granola with oats, nuts, and seeds plus honey or maple instead of added oils.
- Choose options with no added flavoring when you want a simpler label.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE ROLLED OATS, ROLLED WHEAT, BROWN SUGAR, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, WHEY POWDER, COCONUT, NATURAL ALMOND FLAVOR, SALT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Expeller pressed canola oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users may prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for binding and richness.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Natural almond flavorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavoringWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Flavor input whose exact composition is not fully disclosed.
Additional note
Flavoring system; source and composition not fully specified.
Family watchlist
Flavoring with limited composition detail.
Brown sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sweetener that contributes to the sugar load.
Additional note
Refined sugar with molasses; added sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener.
Whey powderConcern 4/10 — Mild concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dried, isolated dairy component added for texture and protein.
Additional note
Dairy-derived powder, a processed protein-containing ingredient.
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Rolled wheatConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Mild processing beyond whole grain, but still recognizable.
Additional note
Rolled, flattened grain; mildly refined compared to whole grain.
CoconutConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable food ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable coconut, likely shredded or flaked.
Whole rolled 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 with minimal processing.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common seasoning with no added concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient profile resembles a simple, recognizable food. 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", "brown sugar". 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", "brown sugar". 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". 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 "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 "whey". 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 "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 "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: Family watchlist items (Expeller pressed canola oil)
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 (Expeller pressed canola oil)
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 (Expeller pressed canola oil)
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", "oat". 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.)
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 Hannaford Granola Cereal 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.
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?
Hannaford Granola Cereal shows about 4.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Hannaford Granola Cereal: 11g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include brown sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole rolled oats and whole wheat as first ingredients; Moderate fiber (about 5 g per serving); Few ingredients with no artificial colors or sweeteners.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Brown sugar adds about 11 g sugar per serving; Expeller pressed canola oil is a prominent seed oil; Moderate calorie load for a half-cup serving.
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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