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Kind Fruit & Nut Granola Clusters: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Kind fruit & nut granola clusters received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and low additive load. Real whole grains, almonds, and fruit do most of the work here, but the cluster structure leans on isolated soy protein, refined sweeteners, and canola oil. This is a reasonable occasional snack rather than a daily staple, and a simpler granola would score higher on label clarity. Main considerations include refined sweeteners (dried cane syrup, tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup), canola oil, and isolated soy protein in the crisp. Simpler options: Choose granola with rolled oats and nuts as the main ingredients; look for fewer refined syrups and no isolated protein crisps.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined sweeteners (dried cane syrup, tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup)
- Canola oil
- Isolated soy protein in the crisp
Simpler options to consider
- Choose granola with rolled oats and nuts as the main ingredients
- Look for fewer refined syrups and no isolated protein crisps
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Kind Fruit & Nut Granola Clusters
- Brand
- Kind
- Category
- Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
- GTIN / UPC
00602652171789- Serving size
- 50 g (0.5 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
Fruit & Nut Granola Clusters
Kind
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola oil, soy protein isolate, tapioca syrup, and dried cane syrup add refined and isolated inputs to this granola.
Consider This
Soy protein isolate and tapioca starch-based crisps are typical of factory-formulated, rebuilt-food clusters.
Good Substitutes
Try plain rolled oats with almonds, raisins, and cranberries, sweetened lightly with a little maple or honey.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityReal whole grains, almonds, and fruit do most of the work here, but the cluster structure leans on isolated soy protein, refined sweeteners, and canola oil. This is a reasonable occasional snack rather than a daily staple, and a simpler granola would score higher on label clarity.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined sweeteners (dried cane syrup, tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup)
- Canola oil
- Isolated soy protein in the crisp
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Dried cane syrup — Refined sweetener
- Canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Tapioca syrup — Refined sweetener
- Brown rice syrup — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Soy crisp (soy protein isolate, tapioca starch, calcium carbonate) (6/10) — Isolated protein and starch engineering.
- Canola oil (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
- Dried cane syrup (5/10) — Refined sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose granola with rolled oats and nuts as the main ingredients.
- Look for fewer refined syrups and no isolated protein crisps.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE GRAIN BLEND (OATS, BROWN RICE, BUCKWHEAT, MILLET, AMARANTH, QUINOA), SOY CRISP (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, CALCIUM CARBONATE), DRIED CANE SYRUP, CANOLA OIL, TAPIOCA SYRUP, ALMONDS, RAISINS, CRANBERRIES, VANILLA EXTRACT, BROWN RICE SYRUP, VITAMIN E (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soy crisp (soy protein isolate, tapioca starch, calcium carbonate)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein and starch build the crisp texture.
Additional note
Isolated soy protein plus starch and mineral fortification.
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.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Dried cane syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener concentrated in dried syrup form.
Additional note
Concentrated cane sweetener in syrup form.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Tapioca syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined starch syrup adds sweetness and binding.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
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Brown rice syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener adding bulk and binding.
Additional note
Refined rice-derived syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Vitamin E (to maintain freshness)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added for freshness, a shelf-life function.
Additional note
Added antioxidant for shelf stability.
Vanilla extractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Traditional flavoring extract.
Additional note
Flavoring extract, typically alcohol-based.
Whole grain blend (oats, brown rice, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, quinoa)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grains are a simple, recognizable base.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grains and seeds in one blend.
CranberriesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable fruit, possibly sweetened in processing.
Additional note
Dried fruit, likely sweetened.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Simple whole nut.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Simple dried fruit.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how close a food appears to 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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 "syrup", "cane", "rice syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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
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 "syrup", "cane", "rice syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "quinoa", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "quinoa", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "quinoa", "soy protein". 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 "rice", "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 "rice", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Dried cane syrup)
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 (Dried cane syrup)
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 (Dried cane syrup)
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 "oat", "rice", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, 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.
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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 Kind Fruit & Nut Granola Clusters 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?
Kind Fruit & Nut Granola Clusters shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Kind Fruit & Nut Granola Clusters: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include dried cane syrup, tapioca 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 blend as first ingredient; Almonds and fruit provide whole-food content; Moderate fiber and protein per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added syrups (cane, tapioca, brown rice); Canola oil and soy protein isolate are processed; Added sugar present in a granola snack.
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.
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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