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Purely Elizabeth. Apple Walnut Grain-Free Keto Granola Clusters: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Purely Elizabeth.

Quick answer

High integrity

Purely Elizabeth. apple walnut grain-free keto granola clusters received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This label stays refreshingly simple, built mostly from seeds, nuts, and recognizable add-ins that do normal granola jobs. The main flags are the isolated MCT oil and coconut sugar, which are refined-leaning inputs rather than whole foods. Eat it as an occasional snack or topping rather than a daily staple, since the sweetener and fat load still add up quickly. Main considerations include coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness, isolated mct oil is a refined fat fraction, and dried apples concentrate natural sugars. Simpler options: Look for granola with unrefined coconut oil instead of isolated MCT oil; choose options sweetened with less concentrated sugar or mashed fruit.

Food Integrity Score 88/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness
  • Isolated MCT oil is a refined fat fraction
  • Dried apples concentrate natural sugars

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for granola with unrefined coconut oil instead of isolated MCT oil
  • Choose options sweetened with less concentrated sugar or mashed fruit

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Purely Elizabeth. Apple Walnut Grain-Free Keto Granola Clusters
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00810589030943
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

Apple Walnut Grain-Free Keto Granola Clusters

Purely Elizabeth.

High integrity

Warning Signs

Coconut sugar and dried apples add sweetness, while medium-chain triglyceride oil is a refined, isolated fat rather than a whole food.

Consider This

Mostly whole seeds, nuts, and flours here, so the formulation stays fairly close to a simple recipe.

Good Substitutes

Swap the MCT oil and coconut sugar for a bit of unrefined coconut oil and a touch of mashed dried fruit or cinnamon-forward seasoning.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This label stays refreshingly simple, built mostly from seeds, nuts, and recognizable add-ins that do normal granola jobs. The main flags are the isolated MCT oil and coconut sugar, which are refined-leaning inputs rather than whole foods. Eat it as an occasional snack or topping rather than a daily staple, since the sweetener and fat load still add up quickly.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness
  • Isolated MCT oil is a refined fat fraction
  • Dried apples concentrate natural sugars

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Organic coconut sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Organic medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconuts — Refined isolated oil

Highest concern ingredients

  • Organic medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconuts (5/10) — Isolated coconut fat fraction, more refined than whole ingredients.
  • Organic coconut sugar (4/10) — Concentrated sweetener adding sugar load.
  • Dried apples (2/10) — Dried fruit concentrates natural sugars.

Better choice tips

  • Look for granola with unrefined coconut oil instead of isolated MCT oil
  • Choose options sweetened with less concentrated sugar or mashed fruit

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEEDS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, CASHEWS, DRIED APPLES, ORGANIC COCONUT FLAKES, CASHEW BUTTER, WALNUTS, ORGANIC MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE OIL FROM COCONUTS, ALMOND FLOUR, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, ORGANIC CINNAMON, SEA SALT.

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

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

  1. Organic medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconutsConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated fat fraction, more refined than whole coconut ingredients.

    Additional note

    Isolated coconut-derived fat fraction, more refined than whole coconut.

    Family watchlist

    Refined isolated oil

  2. Organic coconut sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Concentrated sweetener that raises sugar content of the cluster.

    Additional note

    Concentrated sweetener adding sugar load to the blend.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  3. Dried applesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried fruit is category-normal but concentrates natural sugars.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit adds natural sweetness and concentrated sugar.

  4. Cashew butterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Ground nut paste, category-normal processing.

    Additional note

    Ground cashews, a category-normal processed nut ingredient.

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  1. Almond flourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Ground nut flour, category-normal processing.

    Additional note

    Ground almonds, a category-normal processed ingredient.

  2. Organic pumpkin seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed doing a normal food job.

    Additional note

    Simple whole seed with no added formulation.

  3. Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed doing a normal food job.

    Additional note

    Simple whole seed with no added formulation.

  4. CashewsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole nut doing a normal food job.

    Additional note

    Whole nut with no added formulation.

  5. Organic coconut flakesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable coconut product doing a normal food job.

    Additional note

    Simple coconut product with no added formulation.

  6. WalnutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole nut doing a normal food job.

    Additional note

    Whole nut with no added formulation.

  7. Organic chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed doing a normal food job.

    Additional note

    Simple whole seed with no added formulation.

  8. Organic cinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable spice doing a normal flavoring job.

    Additional note

    Simple spice with no added formulation.

  9. Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable seasoning doing a normal flavoring job.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning with no added formulation.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, 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)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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", "walnut", "chia". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

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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)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

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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", "walnut", "apple". 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 Purely Elizabeth. Apple Walnut Grain-Free Keto Granola Clusters highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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?

Purely Elizabeth. Apple Walnut Grain-Free Keto Granola Clusters shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Purely Elizabeth. Apple Walnut Grain-Free Keto Granola Clusters: 7g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include coconut sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Nut and seed whole-food base with walnuts, pumpkin, sunflower, chia; Simple ingredient list with few additives; Moderate fiber and meaningful plant protein.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar adds sweetness despite low sugar per serving; Coconut oil and MCT oil raise saturated fat content; Calorie-dense due to nuts, seeds, and oils.

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

  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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