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Nabisco Teddy Grahams Cookies-Single Serve Chocolate 1x1 Oz: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Nabisco Teddy Grahams

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Nabisco Teddy Grahams cookies-single serve chocolate 1x1 oz received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This is a recognizable cookie base with whole grain graham flour, but the list leans on refined oils, multiple sugars, and flavor helpers to hit a consistent snack profile. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple. The main drag is the stack of refined and formulation-oriented inputs rather than any single standout ingredient. Main considerations include refined seed oil (soybean and/or canola oil), multiple refined sweeteners and starch-derived fillers, and vague and artificial flavor systems. Simpler options: Look for cookies with a short list of recognizable flour, butter, sugar, and cocoa; choose products that name a single oil or butter and avoid added flavor systems.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined seed oil (soybean and/or canola oil)
  • Multiple refined sweeteners and starch-derived fillers
  • Vague and artificial flavor systems

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for cookies with a short list of recognizable flour, butter, sugar, and cocoa
  • Choose products that name a single oil or butter and avoid added flavor systems

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Nabisco Teddy Grahams Cookies-Single Serve Chocolate 1x1 Oz
Category
Snacks (source: Biscuits/Cookies)
GTIN / UPC
00044000020347
Serving size
28 g (1 pack (28g))
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

Cookies-Single Serve Chocolate 1x1 Oz

Nabisco Teddy Grahams

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Soybean and/or canola oil, dextrose, maltodextrin, and artificial flavor show up alongside the sugar and refined flour base.

Consider This

Natural flavor, soy lecithin, and artificial flavor are the kind of formulation helpers typically found in factory-formulated snack cookies.

Good Substitutes

Try a simple graham or oat cookie with flour, butter, sugar, and real cocoa, with no added flavor or emulsifier systems.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a recognizable cookie base with whole grain graham flour, but the list leans on refined oils, multiple sugars, and flavor helpers to hit a consistent snack profile. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple. The main drag is the stack of refined and formulation-oriented inputs rather than any single standout ingredient.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined seed oil (soybean and/or canola oil)
  • Multiple refined sweeteners and starch-derived fillers
  • Vague and artificial flavor systems

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean and/or canola oil — Refined seed oil
  • Dextrose — Refined sweetener
  • Maltodextrin — Refined starch-derived filler
  • Natural flavor (contains barley) — Vague flavor system
  • Soy lecithin — Emulsifier
  • Artificial flavor — Artificial flavor

Highest concern ingredients

  • Artificial flavor (8/10) — Synthetic flavor with undisclosed composition.
  • Soybean and/or canola oil (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
  • Natural flavor (contains barley) (6/10) — Vague flavor system.

Better choice tips

  • Look for cookies with a short list of recognizable flour, butter, sugar, and cocoa.
  • Choose products that name a single oil or butter and avoid added flavor systems.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: GRAHAM FLOUR (WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR), ENRICHED UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, COCOA, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE (SOURCE OF CALCIUM), BAKING SODA, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS BARLEY), SOY LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.

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

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

  1. Artificial flavorConcern 8/10 — Higher concernArtificial flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern

    What this is

    Artificial flavor

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial flavor with undisclosed composition; many users watch for these.

    Additional note

    Synthetic flavor system with undisclosed composition.

    Family watchlist

    Artificial flavor.

  2. Soybean and/or canola oilConcern 6/10 — 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 watch for these.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil with unspecified oil choice.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  3. Natural flavor (contains barley)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague flavor

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system; source details not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  4. MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernTexture helperWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Texture helper

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Starch-derived filler used for bulk and mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived carbohydrate used for bulk and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined starch-derived filler.

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  1. Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Emulsifier used to modify texture and blending.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier derived from soybeans.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier.

  2. DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar that adds to sweetness and texture.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar derived from starch, a sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  3. Enriched unbleached 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 flour with enrichment; common but more processed than whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with standard vitamin enrichment.

  4. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener contributing to the sugar load.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar, a common sweetener.

  5. Cocoa (processed with alkali)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessed cocoa

    What this is

    Processed cocoa

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Alkali processing is a mild step beyond plain cocoa.

    Additional note

    Alkali-processed cocoa, mild processing beyond plain cocoa.

  6. Calcium carbonate (source of calcium)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernMineral additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Mineral additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Mineral additive, low concern in this context.

    Additional note

    Mineral salt used for calcium fortification and leavening support.

  7. ChocolateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernChocolate

    What this is

    Chocolate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Chocolate products can carry heavy metal testing context.

    Additional note

    Chocolate, category-normal processing.

  8. CocoaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Cocoa products can carry heavy metal testing context.

    Additional note

    Plain cocoa, category-normal processing.

  9. Baking sodaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Traditional baking ingredient with low concern.

    Additional note

    Standard leavening agent in baked goods.

  10. Graham flour (whole grain wheat flour)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole grain base with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Whole grain wheat flour, a simple recognizable base.

  11. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning salt.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is a label-based ingredient analysis tool, not a medical safety rating. It describes how closely the listed ingredients resemble a simple, recognizable profile. 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

    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 "sugar", "dextrose", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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.

    See more for this goal

  • 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 "sugar", "dextrose", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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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 Nabisco Teddy Grahams Cookies-Single Serve Chocolate 1x1 Oz 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?

Nabisco Teddy Grahams Cookies-Single Serve Chocolate 1x1 Oz shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Nabisco Teddy Grahams Cookies-Single Serve Chocolate 1x1 Oz: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain graham flour is the first ingredient; Modest fiber (about 2 g) for the serving; Low saturated fat and moderate calories.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar plus dextrose and maltodextrin; Soybean/canola oil and artificial flavor present; Refined enriched flour and sodium near 100 mg.

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.

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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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