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Post Honey Roasted Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Post honey roasted granola received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Oats and whole grains are the reassuring base here, but corn syrup, canola oil, caramel color, and a fortification premix push this toward a processed breakfast cereal profile. It is fine as an occasional treat, but it reads more like a kitchen-friendly snack made with refined helpers than a simple whole-food recipe. Main considerations include canola oil and corn syrup as refined inputs, dense vitamin and mineral fortification stack, and added caramel color. Simpler options: Choose oat-based granola with simple oils like olive or nut oil; look for products sweetened mainly with honey or maple rather than corn syrup.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Canola oil and corn syrup as refined inputs
- Dense vitamin and mineral fortification stack
- Added caramel color
Simpler options to consider
- Choose oat-based granola with simple oils like olive or nut oil
- Look for products sweetened mainly with honey or maple rather than corn syrup
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Post Honey Roasted Granola
- Brand
- Post
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00884912003416- Serving size
- 53 g (1/2 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
Honey Roasted Granola
Post
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola oil, corn syrup, and sugar lead the list, and a vitamin premix adds a long fortification layer.
Consider This
Refined sweeteners plus canola oil and a dense vitamin/mineral stack are typical of factory-formulated cereal rather than a simple homemade granola.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats toasted with a little honey, nuts, and cinnamon give you the crunch without the refined oil and syrup.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityOats and whole grains are the reassuring base here, but corn syrup, canola oil, caramel color, and a fortification premix push this toward a processed breakfast cereal profile. It is fine as an occasional treat, but it reads more like a kitchen-friendly snack made with refined helpers than a simple whole-food recipe.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Canola oil and corn syrup as refined inputs
- Dense vitamin and mineral fortification stack
- Added caramel color
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Corn syrup — Refined industrial sweetener
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Caramel color — Added color additive
- Vitamins and minerals — Vague grouped nutrient label
Highest concern ingredients
- Canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil.
- Corn syrup (6/10) — Refined industrial sweetener.
- Caramel color (6/10) — Added color additive.
Better choice tips
- Choose oat-based granola with simple oils like olive or nut oil.
- Look for products sweetened mainly with honey or maple rather than corn syrup.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE, CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, MOLASSES, HONEY, CARAMEL COLOR. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ZINC OXIDE, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are often flagged by users wanting simpler fats.
Additional note
Refined seed oil added for fat and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined corn syrup is an industrial sweetener input.
Additional note
Refined syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined industrial sweetener.
Caramel colorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added color is a formulation-oriented additive.
Additional note
Color additive added for appearance.
Family watchlist
Added color additive.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added refined sugar increases sweetness and processing level.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added for taste.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
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Vitamins and mineralsConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Grouped nutrient premix reduces ingredient-level clarity.
Additional note
Vague fortification label group.
Family watchlist
Vague grouped nutrient label.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added during fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortification.
Reduced ironConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added iron form for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic mineral fortification.
Vitamin A palmitateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin A form.
Zinc oxideConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Mineral added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic mineral fortification.
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added during fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortification.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added during fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortification.
Thiamin mononitrate (vitamin B1)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added during fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortification.
Folic acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic folate form added for fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortification.
Vitamin D3Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added during fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortification.
Vitamin B12Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic vitamin added during fortification.
Additional note
Synthetic vitamin fortification.
RiceConcern 2/10 — Very low concernGrain
What this is
Grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Rice-based ingredients can carry arsenic-testing context.
Additional note
Rice as grain ingredient; sourcing context applies.
MolassesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Adds flavor with minimal concern.
Additional note
Traditional sweetener byproduct.
HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable natural ingredient.
Additional note
Natural sweetener and flavor.
Whole grain rolled oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Core whole-grain foundation of the product.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
Whole grain wheatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Adds whole grain content.
Additional note
Whole grain wheat component.
Food Integrity is a label-based ingredient analysis, 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-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.
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", "syrup", "corn syrup". 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", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
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", "rice". 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
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
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 "rice", "corn syrup", "sugar". 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 "rice", "corn syrup", "sugar". 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". 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "oat", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, 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.
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.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Post Honey Roasted Granola 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Post Honey Roasted Granola shows about 3.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Post Honey Roasted Granola: 12g 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 rolled oats as first ingredient; Moderate fiber per serving (about 3 g).
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar and corn syrup add notable added sugar; Canola oil and caramel color indicate processing; Fortified vitamin and mineral additives.
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
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