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Kellogg's All Bran Cereal Original: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Kellogg's all bran cereal original received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. The core is simple wheat bran, but added sugar, malt flavor, and a vitamin premix make this a fortified, lightly formulated cereal. Its fiber content is high, so it fits better as an occasional breakfast than a daily default if you prefer less added sugar and flavoring. Nothing here is alarming, but the flavor and fortification layers are the main reasons it reads as processed. Main considerations include added sugar, vague malt flavor, and vitamin and mineral fortification layer. Simpler options: Choose a cereal with no added sugar or malt flavor; pair plain bran or oats with fresh fruit for sweetness.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added sugar
- Vague malt flavor
- Vitamin and mineral fortification layer
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a cereal with no added sugar or malt flavor
- Pair plain bran or oats with fresh fruit for sweetness
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Kellogg's All Bran Cereal Original
- Brand
- Kellogg's
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00038000219610- Serving size
- 50 g (1 Box)
- 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
All Bran Cereal Original
Kellogg's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Sugar and malt flavor sit near the top of the list, and malt flavor is a vague flavor input worth a closer look.
Consider This
Vitamin and mineral fortification plus malt flavor and reduced iron are typical of a fortified, formulated cereal rather than a plain bran.
Good Substitutes
Plain wheat bran or unsweetened rolled oats with a little cinnamon give fiber without added sugar or flavor systems.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThe core is simple wheat bran, but added sugar, malt flavor, and a vitamin premix make this a fortified, lightly formulated cereal. Its fiber content is high, so it fits better as an occasional breakfast than a daily default if you prefer less added sugar and flavoring. Nothing here is alarming, but the flavor and fortification layers are the main reasons it reads as processed.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added sugar
- Vague malt flavor
- Vitamin and mineral fortification layer
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Malt flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Malt flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system
- Sugar (4/10) — Refined added sweetener
Better choice tips
- Choose a cereal with no added sugar or malt flavor.
- Pair plain bran or oats with fresh fruit for sweetness.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
INGREDIENTS: WHEAT BRAN, SUGAR, MALT FLAVOR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF salt. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: Niacinamide, reduced iron, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), 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 concernFlavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Flavor systems are less specific and may be worth flagging.
Additional note
Broad flavor system derived from malted grain; formulation-oriented.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor input
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added refined sugar is a common reason users track cereals.
Additional note
Refined sweetener adds sweetness and sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
NiacinamideConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added vitamin fortification signals a formulated product.
Additional note
Synthetic B vitamin added for fortification.
Reduced ironConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Mineral fortification adds a formulation layer.
Additional note
Added iron fortificant in reduced form.
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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin premix component.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin premix component.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin premix component.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Folic acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin premix component.
Additional note
Synthetic form of folate added for fortification.
Vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin premix component.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Vitamin B12Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin premix component.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Wheat branConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable grain fraction with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple whole-grain bran, recognizable and minimally processed.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning, listed as 2% or less.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, high-integrity 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
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.
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". 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". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "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's All Bran Cereal Original 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?
Kellogg's All Bran Cereal Original shows about 14.95g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Kellogg's All Bran Cereal Original: 10.65g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High fiber, nearly 15g per serving; Simple, short ingredient list; Low saturated fat and modest calories.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugar contributes roughly 10g per serving; Contains refined vitamin and mineral fortification; Malt flavor adds mild 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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