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Kellogg Company Us Kellogg Raisin Bran: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Kellogg Company Us kellogg raisin bran received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. Whole grain wheat, raisins, and wheat bran form a recognizable base, which keeps this from being a purely engineered product. The added sugar, brown sugar syrup, malt flavor, and a dense vitamin-and-mineral fortification block shift it toward a more processed profile. It is reasonable as an occasional breakfast rather than an everyday default if you prefer simpler labels. Main considerations include added sugar and brown sugar syrup, malt flavor as a vague flavor system, and dense synthetic vitamin and mineral fortification. Simpler options: Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and no flavor-system ingredients; pair plain whole grains with fresh fruit for a simpler breakfast profile.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added sugar and brown sugar syrup
- Malt flavor as a vague flavor system
- Dense synthetic vitamin and mineral fortification
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and no flavor-system ingredients
- Pair plain whole grains with fresh fruit for a simpler breakfast profile
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Kellogg Company Us Kellogg Raisin Bran
- Brand
- Kellogg Company Us
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereals Products - Ready To Eat (shelf Stable))
- GTIN / UPC
00038000100659- 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
Food Integrity results
Kellogg Raisin Bran
Kellogg Company Us
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Sugar, brown sugar syrup, and malt flavor add sweetness and flavor-system complexity to an otherwise grain-based cereal.
Consider This
The long vitamin-and-mineral fortification block and malt flavor are typical of enriched, factory-formulated breakfast cereals.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats cooked with a few fresh raisins and a sprinkle of cinnamon keeps the flavor simple.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityWhole grain wheat, raisins, and wheat bran form a recognizable base, which keeps this from being a purely engineered product. The added sugar, brown sugar syrup, malt flavor, and a dense vitamin-and-mineral fortification block shift it toward a more processed profile. It is reasonable as an occasional breakfast rather than an everyday default if you prefer simpler labels.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added sugar and brown sugar syrup
- Malt flavor as a vague flavor system
- Dense synthetic vitamin and mineral fortification
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sugar — Refined added sweetener.
- Brown sugar syrup — Concentrated refined sweetener syrup.
- Malt flavor — Vague flavor-system ingredient.
Highest concern ingredients
- Malt flavor (6/10) — Vague processed flavor system.
- Brown sugar syrup (5/10) — Concentrated refined sweetener syrup.
- Sugar (4/10) — Refined added sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and no flavor-system ingredients.
- Pair plain whole grains with fresh fruit for a simpler breakfast profile.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Whole grain wheat, raisins, wheat bran, sugar, brown sugar syrup, contains 2% or less of salt, malt flavor.Vitamins and Minerals: Potassium chloride, niacinamide, reduced iron, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), zinc oxide, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Malt flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Flavor-system ingredient with limited specificity.
Additional note
Flavor system; vague, processed flavoring.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Brown sugar syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Concentrated syrup sweetener beyond the base sugar.
Additional note
Syrup-form sweetener adds refined sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener that some users may want to track.
Additional note
Refined sweetener; added sugar.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener.
Potassium chlorideConcern 4/10 — Mild concernMineral fortificantAdditive
What this is
Mineral fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added mineral used for fortification.
Additional note
Mineral fortification salt.
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NiacinamideConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin fortificantAdditive
What this is
Vitamin fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic B-vitamin fortificant.
Reduced ironConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral fortificantAdditive
What this is
Mineral fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added mineral used for fortification.
Additional note
Iron fortificant added to cereal.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin fortificantAdditive
What this is
Vitamin fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortificant.
Zinc oxideConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral fortificantAdditive
What this is
Mineral fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added mineral used for fortification.
Additional note
Mineral fortificant in oxide form.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin fortificantAdditive
What this is
Vitamin fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortificant.
Vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin fortificantAdditive
What this is
Vitamin fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortificant.
Vitamin A palmitateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin fortificantAdditive
What this is
Vitamin fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin A form added.
Folic acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin fortificantAdditive
What this is
Vitamin fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic folate fortificant.
Vitamin D3Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin fortificantAdditive
What this is
Vitamin fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin D fortificant.
Vitamin B12Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVitamin fortificantAdditive
What this is
Vitamin fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortificant.
Contains 2% or less of saltConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Small salt amount for flavor, low concern.
Additional note
Salt present in small amount.
Wheat branConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFiber source
What this is
Fiber source
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
A separated grain fraction, though still recognizable.
Additional note
Separated bran fraction, mild refinement.
Whole grain wheatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable grain foundation.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried fruit with no added formulation.
Additional note
Dried fruit, simple recognizable food.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient list resembles a simple, recognizable 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-outsMetabolic 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.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "brown sugar". 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", "syrup". 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", "syrup". 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", "malt". 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 (Sugar)
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 (Sugar)
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 (Sugar)
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". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, 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.
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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, 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.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Kellogg Company Us Kellogg Raisin Bran highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?
Kellogg Company Us Kellogg Raisin Bran shows about 7.08g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Kellogg Company Us Kellogg Raisin Bran: 17.52g total 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 as first ingredient; Good fiber content (about 7g per cup); Raisins and bran add natural fiber and whole-food content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar and brown sugar syrup add notable added sugar; Multiple vitamin and mineral fortificants; Malt flavor and added sugars indicate some processing.
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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