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Kodiak Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Power Cup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Kodiak maple & brown sugar oatmeal power cup received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The base is genuinely whole grain rolled oats, so the product still reads as oatmeal at heart. The added protein isolates, pea concentrate, lecithin, and natural flavor push it toward a formulated powder-style product, so it fits better as an occasional convenience option than a daily staple. Main considerations include multiple protein isolates and concentrates, natural flavor is vague, and added cane and brown sugars. Simpler options: Choose plain rolled oats and add your own protein or sweetener; look for simpler labels with fewer isolates and flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 78/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Multiple protein isolates and concentrates
- Natural flavor is vague
- Added cane and brown sugars
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain rolled oats and add your own protein or sweetener
- Look for simpler labels with fewer isolates and flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Kodiak Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Power Cup
- Brand
- Kodiak
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00705599013430- Serving size
- 60 g (1 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
Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Power Cup
Kodiak
High integrity
Warning Signs
Pea protein concentrate, milk and whey protein isolates, and sunflower lecithin signal a rebuilt-protein formula rather than plain oats.
Consider This
Natural flavor and isolated proteins are typical of factory-formulated protein oatmeal, with cane sugar and brown sugar adding refined sweetness.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats cooked with milk or water, topped with real maple syrup and a pinch of salt.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThe base is genuinely whole grain rolled oats, so the product still reads as oatmeal at heart. The added protein isolates, pea concentrate, lecithin, and natural flavor push it toward a formulated powder-style product, so it fits better as an occasional convenience option than a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple protein isolates and concentrates
- Natural flavor is vague
- Added cane and brown sugars
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural Flavor — Broad flavor system
- Whey Protein Isolate With Sunflower Lecithin — Contains emulsifier
- Cane Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Brown Sugar — Added sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system.
- Whey Protein Isolate With Sunflower Lecithin (6/10) — Isolate with emulsifier.
- Pea Protein Concentrate With Tapioca Starch (5/10) — Concentrate blended with starch.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain rolled oats and add your own protein or sweetener.
- Look for simpler labels with fewer isolates and flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
100% WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WITH TAPIOCA STARCH, CANE SUGAR, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BROWN SUGAR, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE WITH SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, DRIED MAPLE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Whey Protein Isolate With Sunflower LecithinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernProtein isolateWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Protein isolate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Isolate plus lecithin signals formulation and emulsification.
Additional note
Isolated whey with emulsifier lecithin.
Family watchlist
Contains emulsifier lecithin
Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavor is broad and not fully specified.
Additional note
Undefined flavor system.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
Pea Protein Concentrate With Tapioca StarchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProtein concentrate
What this is
Protein concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated protein and starch signal rebuilt formulation.
Additional note
Isolated pea protein blended with starch.
Milk Protein IsolateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProtein isolate
What this is
Protein isolate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein fraction signals rebuilt formulation.
Additional note
Isolated milk protein.
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Cane SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sugar some users may want to track.
Additional note
Refined sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Milk Protein ConcentrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernProtein concentrate
What this is
Protein concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated dairy protein is a processed fraction.
Additional note
Concentrated dairy protein.
Brown SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar some users may want to track.
Additional note
Refined sugar with molasses.
Family watchlist
Added sweetener
Dried Maple SyrupConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dried syrup is a processed sweetener form.
Additional note
Dried syrup, sweetener form.
100% Whole Grain Rolled OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
The base is a simple, recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with minimal concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulated a food appears. 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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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", "maple". 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 "whey", "protein isolate", "protein concentrate". 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 "whey", "protein isolate", "protein concentrate". 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", "pea protein". 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", "whey". 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", "whey". 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 "sugar", "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 "sugar", "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 (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)
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", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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.
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 Kodiak Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Power Cup 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?
Kodiak Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Power Cup shows about 4.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Kodiak Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Power Cup: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Brown sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: First ingredient is 100% whole grain rolled oats; Good protein (14g) and fiber (4g) per cup; Relatively low sodium for a prepared cup.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars: cane sugar, brown sugar, dried maple syrup; Protein isolates and concentrates indicate processing; Natural flavor is an undisclosed additive.
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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