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

Updated 2026-10-19 · Nabisco Teddy Grahams

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Nabisco Teddy Grahams cookies-single serve honey 1x1 oz received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a classic packaged graham-style cookie that reads more like an engineered snack than a simple kitchen recipe. The whole grain graham flour is a good sign, but enriched flour, multiple sugars, a soybean/canola oil blend, lecithin, and natural flavor add formulation work. Better to eat occasionally rather than as a daily staple. Main considerations include multiple refined sweeteners including sugar, dextrose, and maltodextrin, refined seed oil blend, and vague natural flavor and emulsifier. Simpler options: Look for graham-style crackers or cookies with fewer sweeteners and no vague flavor system; choose versions that use butter or a single recognizable fat instead of a refined oil blend.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple refined sweeteners including sugar, dextrose, and maltodextrin
  • Refined seed oil blend
  • Vague natural flavor and emulsifier

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for graham-style crackers or cookies with fewer sweeteners and no vague flavor system
  • Choose versions that use butter or a single recognizable fat instead of a refined oil blend

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Nabisco Teddy Grahams Cookies-Single Serve Honey 1x1 Oz
Category
Snacks (source: Biscuits/Cookies)
GTIN / UPC
00044000020361
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 Honey 1x1 Oz

Nabisco Teddy Grahams

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Enriched flour, sugar, dextrose, and maltodextrin stack refined sweeteners and starches near the top of the list.

Consider This

Soybean and/or canola oil, soy lecithin, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated snack crackers and cookies.

Good Substitutes

Try a simple whole-grain honey graham made with flour, honey, butter, and baking soda, without the refined oil blend and flavor system.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a classic packaged graham-style cookie that reads more like an engineered snack than a simple kitchen recipe. The whole grain graham flour is a good sign, but enriched flour, multiple sugars, a soybean/canola oil blend, lecithin, and natural flavor add formulation work. Better to eat occasionally rather than as a daily staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple refined sweeteners including sugar, dextrose, and maltodextrin
  • Refined seed oil blend
  • Vague natural flavor and emulsifier

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean and/or canola oil — Refined seed oil blend
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Dextrose — Refined sugar form
  • Maltodextrin — Refined starch derivative
  • Soy lecithin — Emulsifier
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Soybean and/or canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend with variable source.
  • Soy lecithin (6/10) — Emulsifier used for texture and processing.
  • Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

Better choice tips

  • Look for graham-style crackers or cookies with fewer sweeteners and no vague flavor system.
  • Choose versions that use butter or a single recognizable fat instead of a refined oil blend.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

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

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

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

  1. Soybean and/or canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are a common family watchlist item.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil blend, variable source.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil with variable soybean or canola source.

  2. Soy lecithinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers many users want flagged.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used for texture and processing.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier that helps processing and texture.

  3. Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavor is a vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

  4. MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined starchWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Refined starch

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Maltodextrin is a refined starch used for bulk and texture.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived carbohydrate, used for bulk and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined starch derivative used as a formulation helper.

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  1. Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined flour with added vitamins signals more industrial refinement.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with vitamins added back after milling.

  2. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar is a major sweetener in this product.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, common but added.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users may want to track.

  3. DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Extra refined sugar stacks with sugar in the sweetener load.

    Additional note

    Refined simple sugar, added for sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sugar form many users may want flagged.

  4. Calcium carbonate (source of calcium)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Mineral additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added mineral fortifier adds to the additive count.

    Additional note

    Mineral added for calcium fortification.

  5. Graham flour (whole grain wheat flour)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole grain base is the most recognizable part of this label.

    Additional note

    Whole grain wheat flour, a recognizable base ingredient.

  6. HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNatural sweetener

    What this is

    Natural sweetener

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Honey is a recognizable ingredient, though still a sweetener.

    Additional note

    Recognizable sweetener from a natural source.

  7. Baking sodaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Common baking ingredient with a simple job.

    Additional note

    Common leavening agent.

  8. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning with no concern.

    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

    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

  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

    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 Honey 1x1 Oz 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?

Nabisco Teddy Grahams Cookies-Single Serve Honey 1x1 Oz shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Nabisco Teddy Grahams Cookies-Single Serve Honey 1x1 Oz: 7g 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: Contains whole grain graham flour; Simple recognizable base ingredients; Honey is a natural sweetener source.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar and dextrose contribute to sugar load; Refined enriched flour is a main ingredient; Soybean/canola oil used as fat source.

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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