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Lenny & Larry's Peanut Butter Plant-Based Cookie: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Lenny & Larry's peanut butter plant-based cookie received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a formulated protein-and-fiber cookie than a simple kitchen recipe, though peanut butter and peanuts anchor it in recognizable food. The long list of refined sweeteners, isolated proteins, gums, and natural flavors means it's better as an occasional treat than an everyday snack. Main considerations include refined sweetener stack (invert sugar, cane sugar), isolated protein blend and chicory fiber, and gums, emulsifier, and natural flavors. Simpler options: Look for cookies with peanut butter, nuts, and a short sweetener list; choose options without gums, natural flavors, or isolated protein blends.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined sweetener stack (invert sugar, cane sugar)
- Isolated protein blend and chicory fiber
- Gums, emulsifier, and natural flavors
Simpler options to consider
- Look for cookies with peanut butter, nuts, and a short sweetener list
- Choose options without gums, natural flavors, or isolated protein blends
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Lenny & Larry's Peanut Butter Plant-Based Cookie
- Brand
- Lenny & Larry's
- Category
- Snacks (source: Cookies & Biscuits)
- GTIN / UPC
00787692834631- Serving size
- 57 g (1/2 cookie)
- 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 Plant-Based Cookie
Lenny & Larry's
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Invert sugar, cane sugar, and vegetable glycerine stack up sweetener and humectant work in this cookie, with xanthan and guar gums adding texture engineering.
Consider This
The protein blend of vital wheat gluten, pea protein, and rice protein plus chicory root fiber signals isolated, rebuilt-food components typical of formulated snacks.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple peanut butter cookie made with peanut butter, oat or almond flour, a little maple or honey, egg, and baking soda.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis reads more like a formulated protein-and-fiber cookie than a simple kitchen recipe, though peanut butter and peanuts anchor it in recognizable food. The long list of refined sweeteners, isolated proteins, gums, and natural flavors means it's better as an occasional treat than an everyday snack.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined sweetener stack (invert sugar, cane sugar)
- Isolated protein blend and chicory fiber
- Gums, emulsifier, and natural flavors
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Invert sugar — Refined sweetener
- Cane sugar — Refined sugar
- Palm fruit oil — Refined palm-derived fat
- Sunflower lecithin — Emulsifier
- Natural flavors — Vague flavor label
- Xanthan gum — Thickening gum
Highest concern ingredients
- Protein blend (vital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein) (6/10) — Multiple isolated proteins suggest formulation.
- Natural flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed compounds.
- Xanthan gum (6/10) — Gum used for texture engineering.
Better choice tips
- Look for cookies with peanut butter, nuts, and a short sweetener list.
- Choose options without gums, natural flavors, or isolated protein blends.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHICORY ROOT FIBER, PEANUT BUTTER, PROTEIN BLEND (VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, PEA PROTEIN, RICE PROTEIN), INVERT SUGAR, VEGETABLE GLYCERINE, CANE SUGAR, PEANUTS, PALM FRUIT OIL, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, BAKING SODA, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Protein blend (vital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein blend
What this is
Isolated protein blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Multiple isolated proteins signal formulation for protein claims.
Additional note
Isolated protein fractions combined to raise protein content.
Natural flavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague flavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague flavor system
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor blend that hides specific compounds.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed source compounds.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor label that users may want to question.
Xanthan gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gum used for texture engineering in packaged baked goods.
Additional note
Fermentation-derived gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.
Family watchlist
Gum that many users prefer to see less of.
Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Second gum adds to texture and stability systems.
Additional note
Plant-derived gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.
Family watchlist
Gum that some users prefer to avoid in simple foods.
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Invert sugarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener that adds to total sugar load.
Additional note
Refined sugar syrup that resists crystallization and browns well.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track closely.
Palm fruit oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined fat that shapes texture and mouthfeel.
Additional note
Refined fat used for texture and shelf stability in baked goods.
Family watchlist
Refined palm-derived oil that some users prefer to avoid.
Sunflower lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional emulsifier used to stabilize dough and texture.
Additional note
Emulsifier that helps blend fats and water-based ingredients.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier many users want flagged in formulated foods.
Chicory root fiberConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated fiber
What this is
Isolated fiber
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added fiber isolate used to boost label fiber content.
Additional note
Isolated fiber extracted from chicory root.
Vegetable glycerineConcern 4/10 — Mild concernHumectantAdditive
What this is
Humectant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional humectant that helps texture and shelf life.
Additional note
Humectant used to keep baked goods soft and moist.
Cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sugar adds to the sweetener stack.
Additional note
Refined sugar added for sweetness.
Family watchlist
Refined sugar many users prefer to limit.
Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined grain base common in baked goods; enrichment is standard practice.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour with standard enrichment added back.
Peanut butterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNut butter
What this is
Nut butter
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable base ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Ground peanuts, typically with minimal added ingredients.
Baking sodaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional baking ingredient with minimal concern.
Additional note
Leavening agent common in baking.
PeanutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Whole peanuts providing recognizable nut content.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient formulation patterns only and is not a medical or 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", "cane", "cane sugar". 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 "pea 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 "pea 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 "pea 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", "wheat flour", "rice". 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", "wheat flour", "rice". 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", "gluten". 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "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.
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.
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 Lenny & Larry's Peanut Butter Plant-Based Cookie highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Lenny & Larry's Peanut Butter Plant-Based Cookie shows about 5.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Lenny & Larry's Peanut Butter Plant-Based Cookie: 9g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include invert sugar, cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains peanuts and peanut butter as whole-food base; Moderate fiber (about 5 g) and 8 g protein per serving; Saturated fat moderate at 1.5 g.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched wheat flour is a leading ingredient; Added sugars from invert and cane sugar; Multiple gums, glycerine and flavorings indicate 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 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
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