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Purely Elizabeth. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth. chocolate peanut butter ancient grain granola 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 fairly simple, recognizable mix of oats, seeds, nuts, and cocoa, with very little additive drama. Its main drawback is sweetening through coconut sugar and chocolate chunks, so it works better as an occasional treat than a daily staple. Main considerations include added sweeteners from coconut sugar and chocolate chunks and refined cocoa fractions in chocolate chunks. Simpler options: Choose a version with fewer added sweeteners or none; pair with plain yogurt or fruit to offset sweetness in a bowl.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added sweeteners from coconut sugar and chocolate chunks
- Refined cocoa fractions in chocolate chunks
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a version with fewer added sweeteners or none
- Pair with plain yogurt or fruit to offset sweetness in a bowl
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth.
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00855140002984- 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 Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola
Purely Elizabeth.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Organic coconut sugar and cane sugar in the chocolate chunks add sweetener load, even though the base is mostly oats, seeds, and nuts.
Consider This
The chocolate chunks bundle cane sugar, chocolate liquor, and cocoa butter, which is a more refined cocoa-and-sugar fraction than plain cocoa.
Good Substitutes
Toast plain oats, seeds, and peanuts at home, then add unsweetened cacao nibs or a small square of dark chocolate you portion yourself.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis granola reads as a fairly simple, recognizable mix of oats, seeds, nuts, and cocoa, with very little additive drama. Its main drawback is sweetening through coconut sugar and chocolate chunks, so it works better as an occasional treat than a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added sweeteners from coconut sugar and chocolate chunks
- Refined cocoa fractions in chocolate chunks
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic coconut sugar — Refined sweetener
- Organic fair trade dark chocolate chunks — Added sugar in chocolate
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic coconut sugar (4/10) — Concentrated sweetener adds sugar load.
- Organic fair trade dark chocolate chunks (3/10) — Adds cane sugar and refined cocoa fractions.
Better choice tips
- Choose a version with fewer added sweeteners or none.
- Pair with plain yogurt or fruit to offset sweetness in a bowl.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, PEANUT BUTTER, ORGANIC FAIR TRADE DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT), SUNFLOWER SEEDS, PEANUTS, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC AMARANTH PUFFS, CACAO POWDER, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, CINNAMON, SEA 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
Adds sweetener load even though it is less refined than white sugar.
Additional note
Concentrated sugar; still a sweetener in a granola.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Organic fair trade dark chocolate chunks (organic cane sugar, organic chocolate liquor, organic cocoa butter, organic vanilla extract)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernChocolateWatchlist
What this is
Chocolate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds added sugar and refined cocoa fractions to the mix.
Additional note
Chocolate chunks add cane sugar and refined cocoa fractions.
Family watchlist
Added sugar in chocolate.
Organic coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common, minimally refined fat used for binding and flavor.
Additional note
Plain fat; mildly refined from coconut.
Organic amaranth puffsConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPuffed grain
What this is
Puffed grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Puffing is mild processing typical of cereal inclusions.
Additional note
Puffed grain; mild processing beyond whole grain.
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Peanut butterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNut butter
What this is
Nut butter
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Category-normal processing of peanuts.
Additional note
Ground peanuts, typically with minimal added ingredients.
Organic quinoa flakesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Flaked grain, typical for granola.
Additional note
Rolled quinoa; 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 base grain.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain with no added formulation.
Sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Simple seed with no added formulation.
PeanutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole legume with no added formulation.
Cacao powderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Plain, recognizable cocoa.
Additional note
Ground cacao; category-normal processing.
Organic chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Simple seed with no added formulation.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice.
Additional note
Simple spice with a single named ingredient.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable, high-integrity ingredients. It 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "chia", "sunflower 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", "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)
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", "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "chia", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)
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 Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola 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.
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 Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Purely Elizabeth. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include organic coconut sugar, organic cane sugar. 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; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Moderate fiber and some plant protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added coconut sugar and dark chocolate sugar; Coconut oil raises saturated fat; Calorie-dense per small serving.
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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