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Purely Elizabeth. Chocolate Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth. chocolate hazelnut grain-free granola received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimally processed and low additive load. This reads more like a simple kitchen recipe than a factory formula, with mostly whole nuts, seeds, and recognizable chocolate. The MCT oil and coconut sugar add a little formulation and sweetness, so it fits best as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. The label stays refreshingly simple overall with very little label drama. Main considerations include coconut sugar adds sweetness, mct oil is a refined coconut fraction, and dark chocolate chunks are sweetened. Simpler options: Choose a version without the added MCT oil if you prefer whole-food fats; look for granola with less added sweetener beyond the nuts, seeds, and fruit.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimally processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Coconut sugar adds sweetness
- MCT oil is a refined coconut fraction
- Dark chocolate chunks are sweetened
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a version without the added MCT oil if you prefer whole-food fats
- Look for granola with less added sweetener beyond the nuts, seeds, and fruit
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth. Chocolate Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth.
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00810589031063- 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
Chocolate Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola
Purely Elizabeth.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Refined-looking inputs are limited here; the main flags are coconut sugar and MCT oil rather than heavy additives.
Consider This
Almost nothing here reads as factory-engineered; the dark chocolate chunks and MCT oil are the most formulated-leaning items.
Good Substitutes
Keep this style of granola but choose one with no added sweetener beyond the fruit, nuts, and seeds if you want even simpler inputs.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis reads more like a simple kitchen recipe than a factory formula, with mostly whole nuts, seeds, and recognizable chocolate. The MCT oil and coconut sugar add a little formulation and sweetness, so it fits best as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. The label stays refreshingly simple overall with very little label drama.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Coconut sugar adds sweetness
- MCT oil is a refined coconut fraction
- Dark chocolate chunks are sweetened
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconuts — Refined oil fraction rather than a whole-food ingredient.
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconuts (5/10) — Isolated coconut oil fraction, more formulation-oriented.
- Organic coconut sugar (3/10) — Sweetener adding sugar content.
- Fair trade organic dark chocolate chunks (3/10) — Sweetened chocolate component with mild processing.
Better choice tips
- Choose a version without the added MCT oil if you prefer whole-food fats.
- Look for granola with less added sweetener beyond the nuts, seeds, and fruit.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEEDS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, CASHEWS, FAIR TRADE ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER), HAZELNUTS, CASHEW BUTTER, ORGANIC MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE OIL FROM COCONUTS, ALMOND MEAL, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, CINNAMON, SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconutsConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
An isolated coconut oil fraction, more formulated than whole ingredients.
Additional note
Refined coconut-derived oil fraction; more formulation-oriented than whole coconut.
Family watchlist
Refined oil fraction, not a whole-food ingredient.
Organic coconut sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
A sweetener that adds sugar content to the granola.
Additional note
Sweetener that is refined from coconut sap; adds sugar content.
Fair trade organic dark chocolate chunksConcern 3/10 — Mild concernProcessed chocolate
What this is
Processed chocolate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Chocolate chunks add a mildly processed, sweetened component.
Additional note
Chocolate chunks; contains coconut sugar, chocolate liquor, and cocoa butter.
Cashew butterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNut butter
What this is
Nut butter
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Ground nut ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Ground cashews; category-normal processing.
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Vanilla extractConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional extract with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Extracted flavoring; category-normal processing.
Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed with no added formulation.
Organic pumpkin seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed with no added formulation.
CashewsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut.
HazelnutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut.
Almond mealConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable ground nut ingredient.
Additional note
Ground almonds; category-normal processing.
Organic chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed with no added formulation.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable spice.
Additional note
Recognizable spice with no added formulation.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Simple seasoning salt.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of formulation simplicity and is 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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", "chia", "pumpkin seed". 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". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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". 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". 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". 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 (Organic medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconuts)
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 medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconuts)
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 medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconuts)
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: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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", "chia", "pumpkin seed". 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 Purely Elizabeth. Chocolate Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimally 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?
Purely Elizabeth. Chocolate Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Purely Elizabeth. Chocolate Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola: 6g added 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: Nuts, seeds, and chia provide fiber and healthy fats; Short, recognizable ingredient list; No artificial colors or sweeteners.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar and chocolate add 6g sugar per serving; Coconut-derived oil raises saturated fat; Calorie-dense at 170 kcal per 1/3 cup.
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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