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Laura's Cinnamon Raisin Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Laura's cinnamon raisin granola received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This is a fairly simple granola built mostly from rolled oats, raisins, honey, and cinnamon, with a few refined inputs like soybean oil and brown sugar doing the binding and sweetness. It reads more like a kitchen recipe than a factory formula, so it works well as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than a daily staple if you want to limit refined oils and added sugars. Main considerations include soybean oil as a refined seed oil and brown sugar and honey as added sweeteners. Simpler options: Choose a granola with olive or coconut oil instead of soybean oil; look for lower added sugar options or sweeten with fruit alone.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Soybean oil as a refined seed oil
- Brown sugar and honey as added sweeteners
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a granola with olive or coconut oil instead of soybean oil
- Look for lower added sugar options or sweeten with fruit alone
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Laura's Cinnamon Raisin Granola
- Brand
- Laura's
- Category
- Snacks (source: Cookies & Biscuits)
- GTIN / UPC
00689076110112- Serving size
- 50 g (50 g)
- 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
Cinnamon Raisin Granola
Laura's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Soybean oil and brown sugar are the main refined inputs here, though the list stays short and readable.
Consider This
Soybean oil is a refined seed oil that many people prefer to watch, and brown sugar adds added sweetness to an otherwise simple oat base.
Good Substitutes
Try oats toasted with a small amount of olive or coconut oil, plus raisins and cinnamon, for a simpler homemade-style granola.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly simple granola built mostly from rolled oats, raisins, honey, and cinnamon, with a few refined inputs like soybean oil and brown sugar doing the binding and sweetness. It reads more like a kitchen recipe than a factory formula, so it works well as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than a daily staple if you want to limit refined oils and added sugars.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Soybean oil as a refined seed oil
- Brown sugar and honey as added sweeteners
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Soybean Oil (Non-Hydrogenated) — Refined seed oil some users want to track.
- Brown Sugar — Refined sweetener many users monitor.
Highest concern ingredients
- Soybean Oil (Non-Hydrogenated) (5/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
- Brown Sugar (4/10) — Added refined sweetener.
- Honey (3/10) — Added natural sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose a granola with olive or coconut oil instead of soybean oil.
- Look for lower added sugar options or sweeten with fruit alone.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ROLLED OATS, BROWN SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL (NON-HYDROGENATED), WATER, RAISINS, HONEY, CINNAMON.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soybean Oil (Non-Hydrogenated)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil used for richness.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil many users want flagged.
Brown SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar that many people choose to limit.
Additional note
Refined sugar adds sweetness and flavor.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
HoneyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sweetener that still counts toward sugar intake.
Additional note
Natural sweetener adding sweetness and binding.
Rolled OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable base ingredient with no added concern.
Additional note
Simple whole-grain oat base.
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WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base ingredient.
Additional note
Used for moisture and mixing.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried fruit with no added concern.
Additional note
Dried fruit adds natural sweetness.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice with no added concern.
Additional note
Ground spice for flavor.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or refined 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", "brown sugar", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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", "brown sugar", "honey". 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", "honey". 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". 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 "honey". 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 "honey". 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". 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". 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 (Soybean Oil (Non-Hydrogenated))
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 (Soybean Oil (Non-Hydrogenated))
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 (Soybean Oil (Non-Hydrogenated))
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". 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 Laura's Cinnamon Raisin Granola highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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?
Laura's Cinnamon Raisin Granola shows about 5g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Laura's Cinnamon Raisin Granola: 9g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Brown sugar, Honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Rolled oats as the first ingredient; Simple, recognizable ingredient list; Fiber around 5g per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Brown sugar and honey add notable sugar; Soybean oil is a prominent seed oil; Calorie-dense for a 50g serving.
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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