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Nature's Path Organic Maple Almond Grain Free Granola: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Nature's Path Organic

Quick answer

High integrity

Nature's Path Organic maple almond grain free granola received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This label is fairly clean for a packaged granola, built mostly from seeds, almonds, coconut, and recognizable sweeteners like maple syrup and coconut sugar. The unspecified "FLAVOR*" entry and added tocopherols are the main reasons it isn't rated higher, so it reads as a good occasional pick rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include vague flavor system listed as flavor*, added tocopherols as a preservative, and coconut sugar and maple syrup as added sweeteners. Simpler options: Choose a granola with fewer added sweeteners and no unspecified flavor system; look for versions without added tocopherols if you prefer fewer preservatives.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Vague flavor system listed as FLAVOR*
  • Added tocopherols as a preservative
  • Coconut sugar and maple syrup as added sweeteners

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a granola with fewer added sweeteners and no unspecified flavor system
  • Look for versions without added tocopherols if you prefer fewer preservatives

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Nature's Path Organic Maple Almond Grain Free Granola
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00058449192046
Serving size
30 g (1/3 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 Almond Grain Free Granola

Nature's Path Organic

High integrity

Warning Signs

Refined-sounding fillers like cassava flour and a generic "FLAVOR*" entry show up alongside tocopherols, which signal some formulation work.

Consider This

The added tocopherols (vitamin E) and the vague "FLAVOR*" system are typical of more factory-formulated granolas, though the core list is mostly seeds, nuts, and coconut.

Good Substitutes

Try a plain oat-and-nut granola toasted at home with maple, coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt, skipping the flavor system and added vitamin E.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This label is fairly clean for a packaged granola, built mostly from seeds, almonds, coconut, and recognizable sweeteners like maple syrup and coconut sugar. The unspecified "FLAVOR*" entry and added tocopherols are the main reasons it isn't rated higher, so it reads as a good occasional pick rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Vague flavor system listed as FLAVOR*
  • Added tocopherols as a preservative
  • Coconut sugar and maple syrup as added sweeteners

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Flavor* (Maple*, Vanilla*) — Vague flavor system
  • Tocopherols (Vitamin E) — Added preservative
  • Coconut Sugar* — Added sweetener
  • Maple Syrup* — Added sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Flavor* (Maple*, Vanilla*) (6/10) — Vague flavor system with unspecified components.
  • Tocopherols (Vitamin E) (5/10) — Added preservative antioxidant.
  • Coconut Sugar* (4/10) — Concentrated added sweetener.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a granola with fewer added sweeteners and no unspecified flavor system.
  • Look for versions without added tocopherols if you prefer fewer preservatives.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PUMPKIN SEEDS*, SUNFLOWER SEEDS*, DRIED COCONUT*, ALMONDS, COCONUT OIL*, ALMOND FLOUR*, COCONUT SUGAR*, MAPLE SYRUP*, CASSAVA FLOUR*, CHIA SEEDS*, FLAVOR* (MAPLE*, VANILLA*), SEA SALT, CINNAMON*, TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E).

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

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

  1. Flavor* (Maple*, Vanilla*)Concern 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

    Flavor systems can be vague, so some users may want the specifics.

    Additional note

    Unspecified flavor system with maple and vanilla.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  2. Tocopherols (Vitamin E)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added antioxidant to protect fats; functions as a preservative.

    Additional note

    Added antioxidant preservative.

    Family watchlist

    Added preservative worth noting.

  3. Coconut Sugar*Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    A concentrated sweetener, still more recognizable than refined sugar.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener from coconut sap.

    Family watchlist

    Added sweetener worth tracking.

  4. Maple Syrup*Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Concentrated sweetener, recognizable but still added sugar.

    Additional note

    Concentrated syrup sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Added sweetener worth tracking.

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  1. Cassava Flour*Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch flour adds mild formulation concern for binding.

    Additional note

    Refined starchy flour used as a binder.

  2. Coconut Oil*Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oil

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined fat adds mild processing concern but is a common, recognizable oil.

    Additional note

    Refined coconut oil used as a fat.

  3. Almond Flour*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Ground almond flour is category-normal with mild refinement.

    Additional note

    Ground almonds, mild refinement.

  4. Dried Coconut*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Drying is expected for coconut and adds little concern.

    Additional note

    Dried coconut, category-normal processing.

  5. Pumpkin Seeds*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed with no added processing concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole seed.

  6. Sunflower Seeds*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed with no added processing concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole seed.

  7. AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable nut.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole nut.

  8. Chia Seeds*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed with no added processing concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole seed.

  9. Sea 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 mineral seasoning.

  10. Cinnamon*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable spice.

    Additional note

    Recognizable spice.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile appears to simple, recognizable, high-integrity ingredients. 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)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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)

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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 "almond". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". 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 Nature's Path Organic Maple Almond Grain Free Granola highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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 Organic Maple Almond Grain Free Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Nature's Path Organic Maple Almond Grain Free Granola: 4g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include coconut 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: Pumpkin, sunflower, almond, and chia seeds provide whole-food fats and fiber; Low sodium per serving; Simple ingredient list with no artificial colors or sweeteners.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar and maple syrup add sugar (4g per serving); Coconut oil adds saturated fat (5g per serving); Calorie-dense at 170 kcal per 1/3 cup.

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.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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