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Kind Peanut Butter Clusters: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Kind peanut butter clusters received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and low additive load. Peanuts, oats, and seeds are doing real food work here, and the tocopherols are just a freshness helper. The bigger picture is a sweetened, multi-ingredient cluster built around refined sugars and isolated protein, so it fits better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. The label is readable and the ingredients are recognizable, but the formulation is clearly more designed than a plain bowl of oats. Main considerations include refined syrups and sugar, isolated soy protein, and added peanut oil and freshness preservative. Simpler options: Choose plain rolled oats with natural peanut butter for a similar flavor profile; look for snacks sweetened only with fruit or with fewer refined syrups.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined syrups and sugar
- Isolated soy protein
- Added peanut oil and freshness preservative
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain rolled oats with natural peanut butter for a similar flavor profile
- Look for snacks sweetened only with fruit or with fewer refined syrups
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Kind Peanut Butter Clusters
- Brand
- Kind
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00602652433344- Serving size
- 65 g (2/3 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
Peanut Butter Clusters
Kind
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Soy protein isolate, tapioca syrup, and brown rice syrup show up alongside cane sugar, so this is more engineered than it looks.
Consider This
Isolated soy protein and syrups like tapioca and brown rice are typical of formulated bar and cluster products rather than simple kitchen recipes.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats with a spoonful of natural peanut butter and a few chopped peanuts keeps the peanut flavor without the added syrups and isolates.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityPeanuts, oats, and seeds are doing real food work here, and the tocopherols are just a freshness helper. The bigger picture is a sweetened, multi-ingredient cluster built around refined sugars and isolated protein, so it fits better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. The label is readable and the ingredients are recognizable, but the formulation is clearly more designed than a plain bowl of oats.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined syrups and sugar
- Isolated soy protein
- Added peanut oil and freshness preservative
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Cane Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Soy Protein Isolate — Isolated protein
- Tapioca Syrup — Refined syrup
- Peanut Oil — Refined oil
- Brown Rice Syrup — Refined syrup
- Vitamin E (Tocopherols to Maintain Freshness) — Preservative antioxidant
Highest concern ingredients
- Soy Protein Isolate (6/10) — Isolated protein fraction in a formulated product.
- Tapioca Syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup used for sweetness and binding.
- Brown Rice Syrup (5/10) — Refined syrup adding sweetness and binding.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain rolled oats with natural peanut butter for a similar flavor profile.
- Look for snacks sweetened only with fruit or with fewer refined syrups.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
OATS, CANE SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, SEA SALT), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, BROWN RICE, TAPIOCA SYRUP, PEANUT OIL, PEANUTS, BUCKWHEAT, MILLET, AMARANTH, PEANUT FLOUR, QUINOA, BROWN RICE SYRUP, SEA SALT, VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROLS TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soy Protein IsolateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated proteinWatchlist
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein is a refined component used to boost protein content.
Additional note
Isolated protein fraction, formulation-oriented.
Tapioca SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSyrupWatchlist
What this is
Syrup
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrups add sweetness and binding in formulated foods.
Additional note
Refined starch syrup used as sweetener and binder.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup
Brown Rice SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSyrupWatchlist
What this is
Syrup
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrups add sweetness and binding in formulated foods.
Additional note
Refined syrup adding sweetness and binding.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup
Cane SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a common reason users want to watch intake.
Additional note
Refined sweetener adding sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
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Vitamin E (Tocopherols to Maintain Freshness)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added freshness helper used to extend shelf life.
Additional note
Added antioxidant for freshness, functions as an additive.
Family watchlist
Preservative antioxidant
Peanut OilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined oil in a formulated product.
Additional note
Refined oil added to the formula.
Peanut FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernNut flour
What this is
Nut flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined peanut fraction added to boost protein and texture.
Additional note
Defatted peanut powder, mildly refined.
Peanut Butter (Peanuts, Sea Salt)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernNut butter
What this is
Nut butter
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Simple nut paste with only salt added.
Additional note
Ground peanuts with salt, mildly processed.
OatsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain used as the base.
Additional note
Whole grain base with minimal processing.
Brown RiceConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Whole grain with minimal processing.
BuckwheatConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Whole seed grain, minimally processed.
MilletConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Whole grain, minimally processed.
AmaranthConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Whole seed grain, minimally processed.
QuinoaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Whole seed grain, minimally processed.
PeanutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole peanuts, recognizable food.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile looks. 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", "cane". 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", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
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.)
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 "flour", "rice", "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 "flour", "rice", "sugar". 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 (Cane 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 (Cane 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 (Cane 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 "flour", "oat", "rice". 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.
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.
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.
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 Kind Peanut Butter 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 Peanut Butter Clusters shows about 2.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Kind Peanut Butter Clusters: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, 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 grains: oats, brown rice, buckwheat, millet, quinoa; Peanuts and peanut flour add plant protein; Moderate fiber and modest sodium per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sweeteners: cane sugar, tapioca and brown rice syrup; Peanut oil is a prominent added fat; Mildly processed with isolates and flours.
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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