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Purely Elizabeth. Berry Crisp Ancient Grain Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth. berry crisp ancient grain granola received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. The label stays refreshingly simple for a packaged granola, with recognizable oats, seeds, freeze-dried fruit, and cinnamon doing most of the work. Its main ingredient story is the added sugars and the sunflower-oil-infused dried blueberries, which make it less whole-food than it first looks. It fits as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than an everyday staple if you are tracking added sugars and fats. Main considerations include added cane sugar and sunflower oil in dried blueberries and coconut sugar and coconut oil add sweetness and fat. Simpler options: Choose versions with unsweetened dried fruit or fewer added oils; look for granola with less added sugar per serving.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added cane sugar and sunflower oil in dried blueberries
- Coconut sugar and coconut oil add sweetness and fat
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions with unsweetened dried fruit or fewer added oils
- Look for granola with less added sugar per serving
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth. Berry Crisp Ancient Grain Granola
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth.
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00810589031575- 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
Berry Crisp Ancient Grain Granola
Purely Elizabeth.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Dried blueberries carry cane sugar and sunflower oil, and the granola uses coconut sugar and coconut oil, so sweetener and fat choices add up.
Consider This
Vitamin D3 and sunflower oil in the dried fruit suggest a bit more formulation than a plain oat-and-nut bowl.
Good Substitutes
Make a simple version with rolled oats, nuts, chia, and freeze-dried berries, sweetened lightly with fruit or a little maple.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThe label stays refreshingly simple for a packaged granola, with recognizable oats, seeds, freeze-dried fruit, and cinnamon doing most of the work. Its main ingredient story is the added sugars and the sunflower-oil-infused dried blueberries, which make it less whole-food than it first looks. It fits as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than an everyday staple if you are tracking added sugars and fats.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added cane sugar and sunflower oil in dried blueberries
- Coconut sugar and coconut oil add sweetness and fat
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Dried blueberries (blueberries, cane sugar, sunflower oil) — Refined sweetener and refined seed oil added to fruit.
Highest concern ingredients
- Dried blueberries (blueberries, cane sugar, sunflower oil) (5/10) — Added cane sugar and sunflower oil.
- Organic coconut sugar (4/10) — Concentrated sweetener source.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions with unsweetened dried fruit or fewer added oils.
- Look for granola with less added sugar per serving.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, DRIED BLUEBERRIES (BLUEBERRIES, CANE SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), FREEZE DRIED STRAWBERRIES, FREEZE DRIED RASPBERRIES, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC PUFFED AMARANTH, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, CINNAMON, SEA SALT, ORGANIC PLANT-BASED VITAMIN D3 (VEGD3).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Dried blueberries (blueberries, cane sugar, sunflower oil)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetened dried fruitWatchlist
What this is
Sweetened dried fruit
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added cane sugar and refined sunflower oil, not just fruit.
Additional note
Infused with cane sugar and sunflower oil.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener and refined seed oil added to fruit.
Organic coconut sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness as a concentrated sugar source.
Additional note
Concentrated sweetener, though less refined than cane sugar.
Organic coconut oilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Saturated plant fat that adds calories per serving.
Additional note
Plant fat used for crunch and binding.
Organic plant-based vitamin D3 (VegD3)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernNutrient fortificantAdditive
What this is
Nutrient fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added nutrient fortification rather than a whole-food input.
Additional note
Added vitamin fortification.
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Organic puffed amaranthConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPuffed grain
What this is
Puffed grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Puffing is expected for cereal-style crunch.
Additional note
Puffed grain, a category-normal process.
Organic quinoa flakesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Flaking is normal for oat-style cereal bases.
Additional note
Flaked whole grain, category-normal processing.
Organic certified gluten-free oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable grain base.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
Freeze dried strawberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable fruit with simple drying.
Additional note
Freeze-dried fruit with no added inputs listed.
Freeze dried raspberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable fruit with simple drying.
Additional note
Freeze-dried fruit with no added inputs listed.
Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed
What this is
Whole seed
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seed with minimal processing.
Additional note
Whole seeds adding crunch and nutrients.
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 seeds with no added processing.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple spice
What this is
Simple spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Plain spice, recognizable on its own.
Additional note
Simple spice; no vague blend listed.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple seasoning
What this is
Simple seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic salt for flavor.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of formulation simplicity, 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.
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", "blueberry". 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", "blueberry". 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", "blueberry". 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 (Dried blueberries (blueberries, cane sugar, sunflower oil))
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 (Dried blueberries (blueberries, cane sugar, sunflower oil))
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 (Dried blueberries (blueberries, cane sugar, sunflower oil))
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. Berry Crisp Ancient Grain Granola 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. Berry Crisp Ancient Grain Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Purely Elizabeth. Berry Crisp Ancient Grain Granola: 7g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Coconut sugar, Cane sugar in dried blueberries. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole oats, quinoa, amaranth, and chia seeds; Freeze-dried berries add fruit content; About 2 g fiber per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar and sweetened dried blueberries add sugar; Sunflower oil in blueberries and sunflower seeds; Coconut oil adds saturated fat.
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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