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Nut-Rition Fiber Mix: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Nut-Rition fiber mix received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. Most of this mix is whole nuts with recognizable add-ins, but the sulfite preservative and refined oil-based components add a bit of formulation. It is a reasonable occasional snack, though plain nuts and unsweetened dried fruit would be simpler everyday choices. Main considerations include sodium metabisulfite preservative in dried coconut, added cane sugar and sweetened dried fruit, and refined sunflower and peanut oils. Simpler options: Choose plain nuts with no added oils or preservatives; pick unsweetened dried fruit without sulfites or added oil.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Sodium metabisulfite preservative in dried coconut
- Added cane sugar and sweetened dried fruit
- Refined sunflower and peanut oils
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain nuts with no added oils or preservatives
- Pick unsweetened dried fruit without sulfites or added oil
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Nut-Rition Fiber Mix
- Brand
- Nut-Rition
- Category
- Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
- GTIN / UPC
00029000025967- Serving size
- 30 g (1/4 cup (30g))
- 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
Fiber Mix
Nut-Rition
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Sodium metabisulfite preservative sits inside the dried coconut, and high oleic sunflower oil and peanut oil appear in the cranberry and mix blend.
Consider This
Coated dried fruit with sugar and oil, plus preservative-treated coconut, reads more like a packaged snack formula than plain nuts.
Good Substitutes
Try raw almonds, pistachios, and cashews with unsweetened dried fruit you can check yourself, skipping preservatives and added oils.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityMost of this mix is whole nuts with recognizable add-ins, but the sulfite preservative and refined oil-based components add a bit of formulation. It is a reasonable occasional snack, though plain nuts and unsweetened dried fruit would be simpler everyday choices.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Sodium metabisulfite preservative in dried coconut
- Added cane sugar and sweetened dried fruit
- Refined sunflower and peanut oils
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sodium metabisulfite — Sulfite preservative
- Cane sugar — Added refined sweetener
- High oleic sunflower oil and peanut oil — Refined seed oils
Highest concern ingredients
- Dried Coconut (with sodium metabisulfite) (5/10) — Preservative and added sugar.
- Dried Cranberries (4/10) — Cane sugar and added sunflower oil.
- Peanut oil (3/10) — Refined oil in small amount.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain nuts with no added oils or preservatives.
- Pick unsweetened dried fruit without sulfites or added oil.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ALMONDS, PISTACHIOS, DRIED COCONUT (COCONUT, SUGAR, SODIUM METABISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE)), DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, CANE SUGAR, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL), CASHEWS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF PEANUT OIL, SEA SALT
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Dried Coconut (Coconut, Sugar, Sodium Metabisulfite (Preservative))Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Contains a sulfite preservative and added sugar beyond plain coconut.
Additional note
Sugar-coated coconut with sulfite preservative added.
Family watchlist
Sulfite preservative and added sugar.
Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Cane Sugar, High Oleic Sunflower Oil)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetened dried fruitWatchlist
What this is
Sweetened dried fruit
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Cane sugar and added oil make this more than plain dried fruit.
Additional note
Sweetened dried fruit with added oil.
Family watchlist
Added refined sweetener and oil.
Contains Less Than 2% of Peanut OilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil added in small quantity for processing or coating.
Additional note
Refined oil present in small amount.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil present.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple whole nut.
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PistachiosConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple whole nut.
CashewsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple whole nut.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning salt.
KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating or health claim. 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-outsMetabolic 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.
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 "almond", "pistachio". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "cane", "cane sugar". 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 "almond". 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 "almond". 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 "almond". 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". 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 (Sodium metabisulfite)
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 (Sodium metabisulfite)
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 (Sodium metabisulfite)
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 "peanut". 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 "almond", "pistachio". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, 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 Nut-Rition Fiber Mix 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?
Nut-Rition Fiber Mix shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Nut-Rition Fiber Mix: 4g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Almonds, pistachios, and cashews provide whole-food fats and protein; Moderate fiber per serving; Short, recognizable ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added cane sugar in dried cranberries and coconut; Sulfite preservative in dried coconut; Peanut oil and sunflower oil 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 snacks 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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