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Is Kind Caramel Almond Oatmeal Protein healthy?

Caramel Almond Oatmeal Protein

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

74/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Kind caramel almond oatmeal protein is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 74 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Whole-grain oats and almonds with solid protein, but added sugar, caramel, and palm kernel oil lower the alignment. Strengths include oats and almonds as leading whole-food ingredients, 10g protein and 3g fiber per packet, and relatively low sodium at about 135mg, while main considerations include 8g sugar including added cane sugar and caramel, palm kernel oil and soy protein isolate add processing, and caramel flavoring and natural flavors indicate processing.

Longevity Score 74/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Oats and almonds as leading whole-food ingredients
  • 10g protein and 3g fiber per packet
  • Relatively low sodium at about 135mg

What held the score back?

  • 8g sugar including added cane sugar and caramel
  • Palm kernel oil and soy protein isolate add processing
  • Caramel flavoring and natural flavors indicate processing

Ingredients

Ingredient list

OATS, ALMONDS, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANE SUGAR, SALTED CARAMEL (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, COCOA POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ANNATTO EXTRACT), TAPIOCA STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 43 g (1 Packet (43g))

  • Calories1809% DV
  • Protein10g20% DV
  • Total Carbs23g8% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat6g8% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kind Caramel Almond Oatmeal Protein
Brand
Kind
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00602652406232
Serving size
43 g (1 Packet (43g))
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

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: Higher sugar (8g)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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: Moderate-low sodium (135mg)

    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 (8g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • 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: Higher sugar (8g)

    This product has 2 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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: Available carbohydrates (23g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Kind Caramel Almond Oatmeal Protein 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.

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?

Kind Caramel Almond Oatmeal Protein shows about 3.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kind Caramel Almond Oatmeal Protein: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, sugar in caramel. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Oats and almonds as leading whole-food ingredients; 10g protein and 3g fiber per packet; Relatively low sodium at about 135mg.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: 8g sugar including added cane sugar and caramel; Palm kernel oil and soy protein isolate add processing; Caramel flavoring and natural flavors indicate 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.

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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