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Madegood Mixed Berry Granola Bars: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Madegood

Quick answer

High integrity

Madegood mixed berry granola bars received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The base is recognizable oats, fruit, and rice, with a short list that avoids heavy artificial colors or preservatives. Sweeteners and the added flavor and fiber helpers put it closer to a treat than a whole-food snack, so it fits occasionally rather than daily. The vegetable extracts and fruit-flavored inputs read more like label positioning than meaningful nutrition, which is worth keeping in mind. Main considerations include multiple sweeteners stacking sugar content, refined sunflower oil and isolated fiber, and vague vegetable extracts and blueberry flavor. Simpler options: Look for bars sweetened mainly by whole dried fruit with fewer added syrups; choose options with nut butter or seeds as the binder instead of refined seed oil.

Food Integrity Score 78/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple sweeteners stacking sugar content
  • Refined sunflower oil and isolated fiber
  • Vague vegetable extracts and blueberry flavor

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for bars sweetened mainly by whole dried fruit with fewer added syrups
  • Choose options with nut butter or seeds as the binder instead of refined seed oil

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Madegood Mixed Berry Granola Bars
Category
Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
GTIN / UPC
00687456221038
Serving size
24 g (1 bar)
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

Mixed Berry Granola Bars

Madegood

High integrity

Warning Signs

Brown rice syrup, agave nectar, and molasses add sweetness on top of raisins and apple juice concentrate, so the sugar load stacks up quickly.

Consider This

Sunflower oil, inulin, and blueberry flavor are the ingredients that push this bar toward a more engineered, shelf-stable profile.

Good Substitutes

Oats, raisins, and dried berries bound with a little nut butter and a touch of honey make a simpler homemade-style bar.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

The base is recognizable oats, fruit, and rice, with a short list that avoids heavy artificial colors or preservatives. Sweeteners and the added flavor and fiber helpers put it closer to a treat than a whole-food snack, so it fits occasionally rather than daily. The vegetable extracts and fruit-flavored inputs read more like label positioning than meaningful nutrition, which is worth keeping in mind.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple sweeteners stacking sugar content
  • Refined sunflower oil and isolated fiber
  • Vague vegetable extracts and blueberry flavor

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Agave Nectar — Concentrated refined sweetener.
  • Brown Rice Syrup — Refined syrup sweetener.
  • Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil.
  • Vegetable Extracts — Vague extract blend.
  • Blueberry Flavor — Flavor system.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Blueberry Flavor (6/10) — Flavor system reinforcing taste.
  • Agave Nectar (5/10) — Concentrated refined sweetener.
  • Brown Rice Syrup (5/10) — Refined syrup sweetener.

Better choice tips

  • Look for bars sweetened mainly by whole dried fruit with fewer added syrups.
  • Choose options with nut butter or seeds as the binder instead of refined seed oil.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PURE GLUTEN FREE OATS*, AGAVE NECTAR*, BROWN RICE SYRUP*, RAISINS*, CRISP BROWN RICE*, SUNFLOWER OIL*, INULIN*, CRANBERRIES*, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE*, MOLASSES*, RASPBERRIES*, BLUEBERRIES*, VEGETABLE EXTRACTS (SPINACH, BROCCOLI, CARROTS, TOMATOES, BEETS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS), BLUEBERRY FLAVOR*, AGAR*.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Blueberry FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Flavor

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Flavoring system used to reinforce taste.

    Additional note

    Flavor system used to reinforce taste.

    Family watchlist

    Flavor system.

  2. Agave NectarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Concentrated sweetener many users track.

    Additional note

    Concentrated sweetener, high in fructose.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  3. Brown Rice SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrup adds concentrated sweetness.

    Additional note

    Refined rice-derived syrup used as sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  4. Sunflower OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil many users track.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for binding and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

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  1. Vegetable Extracts (Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Tomatoes, Beets, Shiitake Mushrooms)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Concentrated extracts with unclear amounts.

    Additional note

    Concentrated extracts, vague sourcing and purpose.

    Family watchlist

    Vague extract blend.

  2. InulinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated fiberAdditive

    What this is

    Isolated fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated fiber added for texture and label claims.

    Additional note

    Isolated fiber used for texture and fiber content.

  3. Apple Juice ConcentrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Concentrated juice adds sugar content.

    Additional note

    Concentrated fruit juice adding sugar.

  4. Crisp Brown RiceConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain

    What this is

    Refined grain

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Puffed refined rice adds crunch and bulk.

    Additional note

    Puffed rice, a refined grain form.

  5. MolassesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Another sweetener stacking the sugar load.

    Additional note

    Sugar-cane byproduct with minor mineral content.

  6. AgarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernGelling agentAdditive

    What this is

    Gelling agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gelling agent used for texture.

    Additional note

    Seaweed-derived gelling agent.

  7. CranberriesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dried fruit, often sweetened in processing.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit, likely sweetened.

  8. Pure Gluten Free OatsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable base grain.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole grain base with minimal processing.

  9. RaisinsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole dried fruit with natural sugars.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit with natural sugars.

  10. RaspberriesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit component.

  11. BlueberriesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit component.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation score, not a medical safety rating or health claim. 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

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 "syrup", "molasses", "agave". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 "syrup", "molasses", "agave". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic 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", "rice". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "spinach", "broccoli". See ingredients for details.)

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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 Madegood Mixed Berry Granola Bars 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?

Madegood Mixed Berry Granola Bars shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Madegood Mixed Berry Granola Bars: 6g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Agave nectar, 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: Whole-grain oats as the base ingredient; Real fruit and vegetable extracts listed; Low sodium and saturated fat per bar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sweeteners (agave, brown rice syrup, juice concentrate); Low protein per serving; Sunflower oil and inulin added.

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.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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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