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Hill Country Fare

Is Hill Country Fare Raisin Bran healthy?

Raisin Bran

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

72/100

Food Integrity Score

74/100

Enjoy in Moderation

Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.

Quick answer

Enjoy in Moderation

Hill Country Fare raisin bran is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Whole grain and fiber-rich, but added sugar and brown sugar syrup lower the overall alignment for this cereal. Strengths include whole grain wheat is the first ingredient, good fiber content, about 7g per cup, and low saturated fat and minimal total fat, while main considerations include added sugar and brown sugar syrup, about 17g sugar per serving, multiple vitamin and mineral fortificants, and sweetened raisins add sugar.

Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 74/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain wheat is the first ingredient
  • Good fiber content, about 7g per cup
  • Low saturated fat and minimal total fat

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar and brown sugar syrup, about 17g sugar per serving
  • Multiple vitamin and mineral fortificants
  • Sweetened raisins add sugar

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RAISINS, WHEAT BRAIN, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MALTED BARLEY SYRUP. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 59 g (1 cup)

  • Calories19010% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs46g17% DV
  • Fiber7g25% DV
  • Total Fat1g1% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Hill Country Fare Raisin Bran
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00041220917877
Serving size
59 g (1 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

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher net carbs (39g)

    This product has 3 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 (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (17g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (17g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (17g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    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 (17g of 46g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Hill Country Fare Raisin Bran 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?

Hill Country Fare Raisin Bran shows about 7.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Hill Country Fare Raisin Bran: 13g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Brown sugar 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 wheat is the first ingredient; Good fiber content, about 7g per cup; Low saturated fat and minimal total fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar and brown sugar syrup, about 17g sugar per serving; Multiple vitamin and mineral fortificants; Sweetened raisins add sugar.

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.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, 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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