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Nature's Path Maple Pecan Crunch: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Nature's Path maple pecan crunch received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. Real whole grains, nuts, and seeds show up, but the soy oil, cane sugar, malt extract, and natural flavor make this feel more engineered than simple. It is fine to eat occasionally, while a lower-sugar homemade version suits more regular eating. Main considerations include soy oil and refined sweeteners, vague natural maple flavor, and multiple sweeteners and additive helpers. Simpler options: Choose a granola with fewer sweeteners and no soy oil; make a homemade version with oats, pecans, flax, and maple syrup.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Soy oil and refined sweeteners
- Vague natural maple flavor
- Multiple sweeteners and additive helpers
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a granola with fewer sweeteners and no soy oil
- Make a homemade version with oats, pecans, flax, and maple syrup
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Nature's Path Maple Pecan Crunch
- Brand
- Nature's Path
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00058449771432- Serving size
- 55 g (0.75 cup)
- 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
Maple Pecan Crunch
Nature's Path
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Soy oil, cane sugar, and barley malt extract lead the list, and "natural maple flavor" is a vague flavor system.
Consider This
Soy oil plus multiple refined sweeteners and a flavor system point toward a more formulated cereal than a plain homemade granola.
Good Substitutes
Toast rolled oats, pecans, flax, and cinnamon with maple syrup and a little coconut oil at home.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityReal whole grains, nuts, and seeds show up, but the soy oil, cane sugar, malt extract, and natural flavor make this feel more engineered than simple. It is fine to eat occasionally, while a lower-sugar homemade version suits more regular eating.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Soy oil and refined sweeteners
- Vague natural maple flavor
- Multiple sweeteners and additive helpers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Soy Oil* — Refined seed oil
- Cane Sugar* — Refined sweetener
- Barley Malt Extract* — Refined sweetener
- Natural Maple Flavor — Vague flavor system
- Oat Syrup Solids* — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Soy Oil* (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
- Natural Maple Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system.
- Barley Malt Extract* (5/10) — Processed malt sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose a granola with fewer sweeteners and no soy oil.
- Make a homemade version with oats, pecans, flax, and maple syrup.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE WHEAT MEAL*, ROLLED OATS*, CANE SUGAR*, WHEAT BRAN*, PECANS*, FLAX MEAL*, SOY OIL*, BROWN RICE FLOUR*, OAT BRAN*, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT*, SEA SALT, MAPLE SYRUP*, COCONUT*, FLAX SEEDS*, NATURAL MAPLE FLAVOR, OAT SYRUP SOLIDS* (OAT SYRUP SOLIDS*, TOCOPHEROLS [VITAMIN E]), TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E), MOLASSES*, CINNAMON*.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soy Oil*Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common reason users want to flag an ingredient.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil used in formulation.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Natural Maple FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Flavor systems are vague and often used to build taste in formulated foods.
Additional note
Flavor system; vague and formulation-oriented.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
Barley Malt Extract*Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Extracted malt sweetener adds to total refined sugar load.
Additional note
Malt-derived sweetener extract adding processed sugars.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Oat Syrup Solids* (Oat Syrup Solids*, Tocopherols [Vitamin E])Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Processed sweetener solids add formulation and sugar load.
Additional note
Processed oat sweetener solids; includes tocopherol antioxidant.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
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Cane Sugar*Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a common reason users want to track sweeteners.
Additional note
Refined sweetener adding sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Molasses*Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Adds sugar and flavor; mildly refined.
Additional note
Sugar-cane syrup byproduct adding sugar.
Brown Rice Flour*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common flour with mild refinement.
Additional note
Milled rice flour; category-normal processing.
Maple Syrup*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Natural sweetener, still adds sugar.
Additional note
Concentrated natural sweetener.
Tocopherols (Vitamin E)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added to slow oxidation in oil-containing foods.
Additional note
Antioxidant added to help protect oils.
Whole Wheat Meal*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain base with recognizable structure.
Additional note
Whole grain flour; minimal processing.
Wheat Bran*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable grain fraction.
Additional note
Bran fraction of wheat; mild refinement.
Oat Bran*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain fraction.
Additional note
Bran fraction of oats.
Rolled Oats*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple rolled oats.
Pecans*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole nut with no added concern.
Additional note
Whole tree nuts.
Flax Meal*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seed with category-normal grinding.
Additional note
Ground flax seed.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
Coconut*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Coconut pieces or flakes.
Flax Seeds*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed.
Additional note
Whole flax seeds.
Cinnamon*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice.
Additional note
Ground spice.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient list resembles a simple, recognizable 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 "pecan", "flax". 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", "cane". 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", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic 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", "maple". See ingredients for details.)
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". 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". 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". 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", "sugar", "syrup". 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", "sugar", "syrup". 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 (Soy Oil*)
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 (Soy Oil*)
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 (Soy Oil*)
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 "pecan", "flax". See ingredients for details.)
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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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 Nature's Path Maple Pecan Crunch 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?
Nature's Path Maple Pecan Crunch shows about 5.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Nature's Path Maple Pecan Crunch: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Maple syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grains, oats, and bran as main ingredients; Good fiber (about 5g per serving); Contains pecans, flax, and coconut.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added cane sugar, maple syrup, and molasses; Soy oil among ingredients; Sugar about 10g per serving.
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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