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Is Nature Valley Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter Filling healthy?

Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter Filling

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

70/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Nature Valley cinnamon biscuits with almond butter filling is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 70 out of 100. Whole-grain oats and almond filling, but added sugar, corn syrup, and palm/canola oils lower the overall food-quality profile. Strengths include whole grain oats and barley listed first, almond butter filling adds some nut-based fats, and relatively low sodium per serving, while main considerations include sugar and corn syrup rank high in ingredients, palm and canola oils used as primary fats, and refined corn starch and natural flavor present.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 70/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain oats and barley listed first
  • Almond butter filling adds some nut-based fats
  • Relatively low sodium per serving

What held the score back?

  • Sugar and corn syrup rank high in ingredients
  • Palm and canola oils used as primary fats
  • Refined corn starch and natural flavor present

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Almond Butter (almonds), Canola Oil, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Whole Grain Barley Flakes, Cinnamon, Corn Starch, Salt, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 38 g (1 sandwich)

  • Calories19010% DV
  • Protein3g6% DV
  • Total Carbs23g8% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat10g13% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Nature Valley Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter Filling
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
GTIN / UPC
00016000495364
Serving size
38 g (1 sandwich)
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

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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (11g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 "almond". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Lower protein (3g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (11g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (11g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (11g of 23g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Nature Valley Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter Filling 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?

Nature Valley Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter Filling shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Nature Valley Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter Filling: 11g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn 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 and barley listed first; Almond butter filling adds some nut-based fats; Relatively low sodium per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar and corn syrup rank high in ingredients; Palm and canola oils used as primary fats; Refined corn starch and natural flavor present.

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.

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