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Leila Bay Trading Co. Apple Cinnamon Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Leila Bay Trading Co. apple cinnamon granola received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects moderately processed and low additive load. This granola reads as a fairly recognizable mix of oats, almonds, dried fruit, and seeds, with several sweetener and refined-grain layers that push it toward a more packaged profile. It makes sense as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than an everyday staple, mainly because of the added sugars and the vague natural flavor. The core ingredients are recognizable, so this lands in a middle integrity range. Main considerations include added brown sugar and brown rice syrup, natural flavor is vague, and refined rice bran oil. Simpler options: Choose a version with fewer added sweeteners or no added sugar; look for granola without vague natural flavor or refined oil.
Food Integrity Score 78/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added brown sugar and brown rice syrup
- Natural flavor is vague
- Refined rice bran oil
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a version with fewer added sweeteners or no added sugar
- Look for granola without vague natural flavor or refined oil
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Leila Bay Trading Co. Apple Cinnamon Granola
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00023882190010- Serving size
- 56 g (2 oz)
- 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
Apple Cinnamon Granola
Leila Bay Trading Co.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Brown sugar, brown rice syrup, puffed rice with added sugar and malt extract, and natural flavor add sweetening and flavor layers worth a closer look.
Consider This
Natural flavor is a vague flavor system, and the puffed rice and malt extract add refined, processed components typical of packaged granola.
Good Substitutes
Toasted oats with almonds, raisins, dried apple, cinnamon, and a light touch of maple or honey gives a similar profile with fewer refined inputs.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis granola reads as a fairly recognizable mix of oats, almonds, dried fruit, and seeds, with several sweetener and refined-grain layers that push it toward a more packaged profile. It makes sense as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than an everyday staple, mainly because of the added sugars and the vague natural flavor. The core ingredients are recognizable, so this lands in a middle integrity range.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added brown sugar and brown rice syrup
- Natural flavor is vague
- Refined rice bran oil
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Brown sugar (invert sugar, molasses) — Refined sweetener
- Brown rice syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
- Rice bran oil — Refined vegetable oil
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed sources.
- Brown sugar (invert sugar, molasses) (5/10) — Refined added sweetener.
- Brown rice syrup (5/10) — Concentrated syrup sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose a version with fewer added sweeteners or no added sugar.
- Look for granola without vague natural flavor or refined oil.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
RAISINS, OATS,ALMONDS, MALTED WHEAT FLAKES, PUFFED RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, MALT EXTRACT, SALT), BROWN SUGAR (INVERT SUGAR, MOLASSES), BROWN RICE SYRUP, UNSWEETENED COCONUT, SESAME SEEDS, RICE BRAN OIL, DRIED APPLES, APPLE POWDER, VANILLA, CINNAMON, BAKING SODA, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor systems hide specific sources and processing details.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed sources.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Brown sugar (invert sugar, molasses)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined sweeteners are commonly flagged by users watching sugar.
Additional note
Refined sweetener with invert sugar.
Family watchlist
Added refined sweetener.
Brown rice syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Syrup sweeteners are concentrated added sugars.
Additional note
Refined syrup sweetener.
Rice bran oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined oils are often flagged by users tracking added fats.
Additional note
Refined vegetable oil.
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Puffed rice (rice flour, sugar, malt extract, salt)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined rice flour plus added sugar and malt extract adds processing.
Additional note
Puffed refined rice with added sugar and malt extract.
Malted wheat flakesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMalted grain
What this is
Malted grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Malting adds a processed grain layer beyond plain flakes.
Additional note
Malted grain, mildly processed.
Apple powderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit powder
What this is
Fruit powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Powdered fruit is mildly processed beyond whole fruit.
Additional note
Dried ground apple, mild processing.
Baking sodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional baking ingredient used for texture.
Additional note
Leavening agent, mild processing.
Unsweetened coconutConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Shredded coconut is expected processing for this ingredient.
Additional note
Dried coconut, category-normal processing.
VanillaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional flavoring with minimal processing concern.
Additional note
Flavoring from vanilla bean.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple dried fruit.
OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple grain with no added formulation.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple nut.
Sesame seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple seed.
Dried applesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple dried fruit.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple spice.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient 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
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.
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 "sugar", "syrup", "brown sugar". 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", "syrup", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "almond", "apple". 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", "almond", "apple". 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", "almond", "apple". 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.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "malt". See ingredients for details.)
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 (Brown sugar (invert sugar, molasses))
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 (Brown sugar (invert sugar, molasses))
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 (Brown sugar (invert sugar, molasses))
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 "wheat", "flour", "oat". 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.)
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.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, 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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Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.
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 Leila Bay Trading Co. Apple Cinnamon Granola 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?
Leila Bay Trading Co. Apple Cinnamon Granola shows about 3.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Leila Bay Trading Co. Apple Cinnamon Granola: 10g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include brown sugar, brown rice syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Oats, almonds, and sesame seeds provide whole-food content; Fiber around 3g per serving; Dried apple and apple powder add fruit component.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugar sources: brown sugar, brown rice syrup, puffed rice sugar; Sugar about 13g per serving; Puffed rice and malt extract add refined processing.
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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