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Purely Elizabeth. Ancient Grain Granola., Cranberry Pecan: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth. ancient grain granola., cranberry pecan received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This granola reads as a mostly recognizable blend of organic grains, seeds, and nuts with a refreshingly short label. The added sugar sources and the sunflower oil in the cranberries are the main points to watch. It fits best as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than an everyday staple, since sweetness is the main nutritional trade-off. Main considerations include added coconut sugar and cane sugar and sunflower oil in dried cranberries. Simpler options: Choose versions with no added sugar or oil in the dried fruit; use fresh or unsweetened dried fruit for a lower-sugar mix.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Added coconut sugar and cane sugar
- Sunflower oil in dried cranberries
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions with no added sugar or oil in the dried fruit
- Use fresh or unsweetened dried fruit for a lower-sugar mix
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth. Ancient Grain Granola., Cranberry Pecan
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth.
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00855140002144- Serving size
- 30 g (0.333 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
Ancient Grain Granola., Cranberry Pecan
Purely Elizabeth.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Dried cranberries carry cane sugar and sunflower oil, and coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness to this granola.
Consider This
Mostly whole grains, seeds, and nuts keep this simple, though the dried cranberries add a refined layer.
Good Substitutes
Toast plain oats with pecans, chia, and cinnamon, and add fresh or unsweetened dried fruit yourself.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis granola reads as a mostly recognizable blend of organic grains, seeds, and nuts with a refreshingly short label. The added sugar sources and the sunflower oil in the cranberries are the main points to watch. It fits best as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than an everyday staple, since sweetness is the main nutritional trade-off.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added coconut sugar and cane sugar
- Sunflower oil in dried cranberries
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic coconut sugar — Added sugar sweetener
- Dried cranberries (cane sugar, sunflower oil) — Contains cane sugar and sunflower oil
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic coconut sugar (4/10) — Concentrated added sugar.
- Dried cranberries (cranberries, cane sugar, sunflower oil) (4/10) — Added cane sugar and sunflower oil.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions with no added sugar or oil in the dried fruit.
- Use fresh or unsweetened dried fruit for a lower-sugar mix.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, CANE SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), ORGANIC PECANS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC AMARANTH PUFFS, ORGANIC MILLET FLAKES, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, ORGANIC CINNAMON, SALT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic coconut sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar is a common concern for everyday intake.
Additional note
Concentrated sugar adds sweetness to the blend.
Family watchlist
Added sugar sweetener.
Dried cranberries (cranberries, cane sugar, 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
Added cane sugar and sunflower oil make this more than plain fruit.
Additional note
Sweetened and oil-coated dried fruit adds refined inputs.
Family watchlist
Contains cane sugar and sunflower oil.
Organic raw virgin coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Pressed, minimally processed oil with a recognizable source.
Additional note
Plant oil used for binding and richness.
Organic amaranth puffsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPuffed grain
What this is
Puffed grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Expected processing for a puffed cereal component.
Additional note
Puffed grain, a category-normal processing step.
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Organic millet flakesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlaked grain
What this is
Flaked grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple grain flaked for cereal use.
Additional note
Flaked grain, category-normal processing.
Organic quinoa flakesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlaked grain
What this is
Flaked grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple grain flaked for cereal use.
Additional note
Flaked grain, category-normal processing.
Organic gluten-free oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple grain base with minimal formulation.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain with no added concern.
Organic pecansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole nut
What this is
Whole nut
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut.
Additional note
Whole nut with no added concern.
Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed
What this is
Whole seed
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed.
Additional note
Whole seed with no added concern.
Organic chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed
What this is
Whole seed
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed.
Additional note
Whole seed with no added concern.
Organic cinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable flavoring.
Additional note
Ground spice with a recognizable source.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no added concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based analysis for label awareness only. It is not a medical safety rating or health advice. 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
MixedMetabolic 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.
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.)
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". 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", "quinoa". 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", "quinoa". 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", "quinoa". 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 "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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Organic coconut sugar)
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 (Organic coconut sugar)
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 (Organic coconut sugar)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
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 "oat". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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.
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.
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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 Purely Elizabeth. Ancient Grain Granola., Cranberry Pecan 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Purely Elizabeth. Ancient Grain Granola., Cranberry Pecan shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Purely Elizabeth. Ancient Grain Granola., Cranberry Pecan: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Coconut sugar, Cane sugar (in dried cranberries). 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, quinoa, millet, amaranth; Seeds and pecans add fiber and healthy fats; Few additives, no artificial colors or sweeteners.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugars from coconut sugar and dried cranberries; Coconut oil raises saturated fat; Sunflower oil appears in cranberry ingredient.
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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