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Honey Maid Cinnamon Grahams Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Honey Maid

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Honey Maid cinnamon grahams crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads like a sweet, lightly spiced packaged snack built on refined flour and sugar, with the graham flavor doing a lot of the work. Because it has several refined fractions and a vague flavor system, it fits better as an occasional treat than a daily staple. Main considerations include refined enriched flour and sugar base, refined soybean and/or canola oil, and vague natural flavor and emulsifier. Simpler options: Choose graham crackers with whole grain flour and fewer refined fractions; pick versions sweetened mainly with honey or molasses and without vague flavor systems.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined enriched flour and sugar base
  • Refined soybean and/or canola oil
  • Vague natural flavor and emulsifier

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose graham crackers with whole grain flour and fewer refined fractions
  • Pick versions sweetened mainly with honey or molasses and without vague flavor systems

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Honey Maid Cinnamon Grahams Crackers
Category
Snacks (source: Cookies & Biscuits)
GTIN / UPC
00044000004576
Serving size
30 g (8 crackers)
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

Cinnamon Grahams Crackers

Honey Maid

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Soybean and/or canola oil, dextrose, and soy lecithin show up alongside refined enriched flour and sugar, so this is more refined than whole-grain.

Consider This

Vague "natural flavor" and leavening agents like calcium phosphate point toward a more engineered, shelf-stable cracker formula.

Good Substitutes

Look for graham crackers with whole wheat flour, honey, and cinnamon as the main sweeteners and fats, with fewer refined or vague additions.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This reads like a sweet, lightly spiced packaged snack built on refined flour and sugar, with the graham flavor doing a lot of the work. Because it has several refined fractions and a vague flavor system, it fits better as an occasional treat than a daily staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined enriched flour and sugar base
  • Refined soybean and/or canola oil
  • Vague natural flavor and emulsifier

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean and/or canola oil — Refined seed oil
  • Soy lecithin — Emulsifier
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Dextrose — Refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Soybean and/or canola oil (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
  • Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague, undisclosed flavor composition.
  • Soy lecithin (5/10) — Emulsifier used for texture.

Better choice tips

  • Choose graham crackers with whole grain flour and fewer refined fractions.
  • Pick versions sweetened mainly with honey or molasses and without vague flavor systems.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), GRAHAM FLOUR (WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR), SUGAR, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, MOLASSES, HONEY, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, CINNAMON, SOY LECITHIN, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR.

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

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

  1. Soybean and/or canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item and an industrial processing signal.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil; source not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil, source not fully specified.

  2. Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor systems hide what is actually added.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition.

  3. Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers many users may want to track.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used to keep dough and fats blended.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier used for texture and processing.

  4. Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined flour is a common base but lacks the fiber of whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals.

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  1. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar is a major sweetener in this snack.

    Additional note

    Refined cane or beet sugar sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users may want to track.

  2. Leavening (baking soda, calcium phosphate)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Leavening agents are functional baking helpers rather than whole foods.

    Additional note

    Chemical leaveners that help the cracker rise and stay shelf-stable.

  3. DextroseConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    A refined sugar that adds sweetness and browning.

    Additional note

    Refined simple sugar derived from starch.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users may want to track.

  4. MolassesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    A traditional sweetener with mild refinement.

    Additional note

    Byproduct of sugar refining, adds color and flavor.

  5. HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    A recognizable natural sweetener.

    Additional note

    Natural sweetener, minimally processed.

  6. Graham flour (whole grain wheat flour)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole grain adds fiber and a recognizable base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole grain wheat flour, a minimally processed base.

  7. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    A simple, recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

  8. CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    A recognizable spice with a simple flavor role.

    Additional note

    Recognizable spice used for flavor.

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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  • 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", "dextrose", "molasses". 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", "dextrose", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "honey". 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 Honey Maid Cinnamon Grahams Crackers 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.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Honey Maid Cinnamon Grahams Crackers shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Honey Maid Cinnamon Grahams Crackers: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Molasses. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some whole grain graham flour; Simple recognizable base ingredients; Modest calories per serving (130).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar, molasses, honey, and dextrose stack; Refined enriched flour is the primary ingredient; Soybean/canola oil included.

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.

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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.

Sources, citations & safety

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