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Purely Elizabeth. Honey Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth. honey peanut butter ancient grain granola received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimally processed and low additive load. This granola reads as a fairly straightforward recipe built on recognizable whole grains and seeds. Its sweetness comes from honey and coconut sugar, so it's best enjoyed as a treat or occasional breakfast rather than an everyday staple. The label stays refreshingly simple with little formulation drama. Main considerations include added honey and coconut sugar sweeteners and peanut butter adds category-normal processing. Simpler options: Choose versions with less added sweetener; pair with plain unsweetened ingredients to control sugar.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimally processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added honey and coconut sugar sweeteners
- Peanut butter adds category-normal processing
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions with less added sweetener
- Pair with plain unsweetened ingredients to control sugar
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth. Honey Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth.
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00810589031223- 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
Honey Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola
Purely Elizabeth.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Peanut butter and honey-sweetened clusters are the main things to note, with coconut sugar adding extra sweetness.
Consider This
The list is mostly whole grains, seeds, and simple oils, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives spotted.
Good Substitutes
Try plain rolled oats with chopped nuts, seeds, and a drizzle of honey for a simpler homemade-style version.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis granola reads as a fairly straightforward recipe built on recognizable whole grains and seeds. Its sweetness comes from honey and coconut sugar, so it's best enjoyed as a treat or occasional breakfast rather than an everyday staple. The label stays refreshingly simple with little formulation drama.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added honey and coconut sugar sweeteners
- Peanut butter adds category-normal processing
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic honey (3/10) — Added sweetener increasing sugar content.
- Organic coconut sugar (3/10) — Second added sweetener increasing sugar content.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions with less added sweetener.
- Pair with plain unsweetened ingredients to control sugar.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC HONEY, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC PUFFED AMARANTH, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, SEA SALT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic honeyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sugar as a primary sweetening input.
Additional note
Added sweetener; adds sugar to the product.
Organic coconut sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Second added sweetener increases the overall sugar load.
Additional note
Added sugar; unrefined but still a concentrated sweetener.
Organic raw virgin coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable fat with mild refinement, not an industrial oil.
Additional note
Minimally refined fat; recognizable oil source.
Peanut butterConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNut butter
What this is
Nut butter
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Category-normal processing for a nut butter.
Additional note
Ground peanuts, typically with minimal added ingredients.
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Organic quinoa flakesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Flaked grain is category-normal processing.
Additional note
Flaked whole grain; mild processing typical for flakes.
Organic puffed amaranthConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Puffing is a normal cereal preparation method.
Additional note
Puffed whole grain; expected processing for puffed cereal inputs.
Organic gluten-free oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple grain base that reads as a recognizable food.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain with no added formulation concerns.
Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole seed adds texture without formulation concerns.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed with no added formulation.
Organic chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole seed with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Recognizable whole seed with no added formulation.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with minimal concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning with no added formulation.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a food's formulation appears. 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
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", "honey". 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", "honey". 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", "honey". 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", "honey". 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
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "honey". 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.
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", "peanut". 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.
Minimally Processed Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, 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. Honey Peanut Butter Ancient Grain 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Purely Elizabeth. Honey 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. Honey Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include organic honey, organic coconut sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic whole grains, seeds, and quinoa flakes; Short ingredient list with few additives; Decent fiber for one-third cup serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Honey and coconut sugar add sweetness; 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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