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Purely Elizabeth. Cinnamon Peanut Butter Grain-Free Granola: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Purely Elizabeth.

Quick answer

High integrity

Purely Elizabeth. cinnamon peanut butter grain-free 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, reading more like a kitchen recipe than a factory formula. Most ingredients are doing normal food jobs, and the MCT oil and coconut sugar are the main refined-leaning additions. This is a good everyday-friendly pick, though portion size matters given its calorie and fat density. Main considerations include coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness, mct oil is an isolated fat, and calorie and fat density per serving. Simpler options: pair with plain yogurt or fruit to balance the sweetness; check portion size since calorie and fat density is high.

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
  • MCT oil is an isolated fat
  • Calorie and fat density per serving

Simpler options to consider

  • Pair with plain yogurt or fruit to balance the sweetness
  • Check portion size since calorie and fat density is high

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Purely Elizabeth. Cinnamon Peanut Butter Grain-Free Granola
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00810589030301
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

Cinnamon Peanut Butter Grain-Free Granola

Purely Elizabeth.

High integrity

Warning Signs

Nothing here is a true red flag; the list is short and built from recognizable seeds, nuts, and spices.

Consider This

Coconut sugar and medium-chain triglyceride oil are the only refined-leaning inputs, and both are modest, not industrial formulation signals.

Good Substitutes

Plain roasted nuts and seeds with cinnamon, or a homemade granola with rolled oats, nut butter, and a touch of maple.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

The label stays refreshingly simple, reading more like a kitchen recipe than a factory formula. Most ingredients are doing normal food jobs, and the MCT oil and coconut sugar are the main refined-leaning additions. This is a good everyday-friendly pick, though portion size matters given its calorie and fat density.

Key Highlights

Family Watchlist Count0
Higher Concern Ingredient Count0

What stood out

  • Coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness
  • MCT oil is an isolated fat
  • Calorie and fat density per serving

Highest concern ingredients

  • Organic Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil from Coconuts (4/10) — Isolated, fractionated coconut fat.
  • Organic Coconut Sugar (3/10) — Concentrated sweetener, less refined than white sugar.

Better choice tips

  • Pair with plain yogurt or fruit to balance the sweetness
  • Check portion size since calorie and fat density is high

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEEDS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CASHEWS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC COCONUT FLAKES, PEANUT BUTTER, PEANUTS, ORGANIC ALMOND MEAL, ORGANIC MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE OIL FROM COCONUTS, 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 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oil

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    A fractionated, isolated fat rather than a whole coconut ingredient.

    Additional note

    Fractionated coconut oil, a refined fat.

  2. Organic Coconut SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    A concentrated sweetener, though less refined than white sugar.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, still a recognizable sugar.

  3. Peanut ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Ground nut spread with expected processing for the category.

    Additional note

    Ground peanuts, category-normal processing.

  4. Organic Pumpkin SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed with no added processing concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, recognizable food.

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  1. Organic Sunflower SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed with no added processing concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, recognizable food.

  2. CashewsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole nut with no added processing concern.

    Additional note

    Whole nut, recognizable food.

  3. Organic Coconut FlakesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dried coconut is an expected preparation for this product type.

    Additional note

    Dried coconut, category-normal processing.

  4. PeanutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole nut with no added processing concern.

    Additional note

    Whole nut, recognizable food.

  5. Organic Almond MealConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Ground nut meal is an expected preparation with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Ground almonds, category-normal processing.

  6. Organic Chia SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed with no added processing concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, recognizable food.

  7. Organic CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    A recognizable spice with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Ground spice, recognizable.

  8. Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable seasoning with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-profile 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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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", "chia", "pumpkin seed". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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". 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. Cinnamon Peanut Butter Grain-Free 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.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Purely Elizabeth. Cinnamon Peanut Butter Grain-Free Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Purely Elizabeth. Cinnamon Peanut Butter Grain-Free Granola: 5g 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: Whole-food nuts, seeds, and chia; Grain-free with no refined flour; Modest added sugar (coconut sugar).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Calorie and fat dense per 1/3 cup; Coconut-derived saturated fat present; Sweetened with coconut sugar.

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.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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