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Kirkland Signature Flavored Cashews, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Kirkland Signature flavored cashews, dark chocolate toasted coconut, dark chocolate toasted coconut received a Food Integrity Score of 65 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This product presents a mix of simple and more engineered ingredients. While roasted cashews and coconut suggest recognizable processing, ingredients like palm kernel oil and vanillin hint at heavier industrial formulation. Occasional indulgence is fine, but regular consumption might mean dealing with more industrial inputs. Main considerations include palm kernel oil, soy lecithin, and natural flavor. Simpler options: plain roasted nuts; fewer engineered ingredients.
Food Integrity Score 65/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Palm kernel oil
- Soy lecithin
- Natural flavor
Simpler options to consider
- Plain roasted nuts
- Fewer engineered ingredients
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Kirkland Signature Flavored Cashews, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut
- Brand
- Kirkland Signature
- Category
- Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
- GTIN / UPC
00096619492237- Serving size
- 30 g (5 PIECES | APPROX.)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Food Quality Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Flavored Cashews, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut
Kirkland Signature
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Palm kernel oil and vanillin are worth a closer look; they suggest heavy processing.
Consider This
With soy lecithin, palm kernel oil, and vanillin, this product leans into the processed category.
Good Substitutes
Consider plain roasted cashews or chocolate-dipped nuts with fewer engineered ingredients.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis product presents a mix of simple and more engineered ingredients. While roasted cashews and coconut suggest recognizable processing, ingredients like palm kernel oil and vanillin hint at heavier industrial formulation. Occasional indulgence is fine, but regular consumption might mean dealing with more industrial inputs.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Palm kernel oil
- Soy lecithin
- Natural flavor
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague ingredient
Highest concern ingredients
- NATURAL FLAVOR (7/10) — Vague ingredient, raises concern
Better choice tips
- Plain roasted nuts
- Fewer engineered ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ROASTED CASHEWS, SUGAR, DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUERUR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK, NONFAT MILK, BUTTER OIL, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLIN, SALT), TOASTED COCONUT (DRIED COCONUT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT), PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK, SALT, PEANUT OIL, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, VANILLA EXTRACT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague; many users are wary
Additional note
Vague description
SOY LECITHINConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierAdditive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common additive, emulsifier
PALM KERNEL OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined industrial oil
DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUERUR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK, NONFAT MILK, BUTTER OIL, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLIN, SALT)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernProcessed
What this is
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Contains soy lecithin, vanillin
Additional note
Contains additives
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PEANUT OILConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined industrial oil
SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener; contributes to processing
TOASTED COCONUT (DRIED COCONUT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessed
What this is
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar and dextrose
Additional note
Sweetened
NONFAT MILKConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple dairy
What this is
Simple dairy
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Low concern, category-normal
Additional note
Common dairy
VANILLA EXTRACTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Basic flavor extract
ROASTED CASHEWSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food, minimally processed
Additional note
Simple whole food
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Essential seasoning
Additional note
Basic seasoning
This score estimates ingredient integrity based on label analysis and is for informational purposes only. 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
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", "dextrose". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter". 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 "dextrose", "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 "dextrose", "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 (NATURAL FLAVOR)
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 (NATURAL FLAVOR)
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 (NATURAL FLAVOR)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
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 "soy", "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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.
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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 Kirkland Signature Flavored Cashews, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut 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?
Kirkland Signature Flavored Cashews, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Kirkland Signature Flavored Cashews, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut: 11g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole cashews; Contains coconut.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; High saturated fat; Palm kernel oil.
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 Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality 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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