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Purely Elizabeth. Maple Almond Butter Nut Butter Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth. maple almond butter nut butter granola received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly recognizable granola built mostly from oats, nuts, seeds, and simple sweeteners, with a modest number of processing signals. Natural Flavor is the main transparency question, and the sweeteners add to the total sugar load. It reads best as an occasional, portion-sized food rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include natural flavor is a vague flavor system and coconut sugar and maple syrup add concentrated sweetness. Simpler options: Look for granola that lists specific flavorings or none at all; choose lower-sugar versions or measure your portion carefully.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Natural Flavor is a vague flavor system
- Coconut sugar and maple syrup add concentrated sweetness
Simpler options to consider
- Look for granola that lists specific flavorings or none at all
- Choose lower-sugar versions or measure your portion carefully
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth. Maple Almond Butter Nut Butter Granola
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth.
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00855140002991- 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
Maple Almond Butter Nut Butter Granola
Purely Elizabeth.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Natural Flavor is a vague flavor system that hides its exact sources from you.
Consider This
Coconut sugar and maple syrup are concentrated sweeteners, and the granola is a mix of several refined-style inputs.
Good Substitutes
Try plain rolled oats toasted with almond butter, a little maple syrup, cinnamon, and sea salt at home.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly recognizable granola built mostly from oats, nuts, seeds, and simple sweeteners, with a modest number of processing signals. Natural Flavor is the main transparency question, and the sweeteners add to the total sugar load. It reads best as an occasional, portion-sized food rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Natural Flavor is a vague flavor system
- Coconut sugar and maple syrup add concentrated sweetness
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor term with undisclosed sources
- Organic Coconut Sugar — Concentrated sweetener
- Maple Syrup — Concentrated sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed sources.
- Organic Coconut Sugar (4/10) — Concentrated sweetener.
- Maple Syrup (4/10) — Concentrated sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Look for granola that lists specific flavorings or none at all.
- Choose lower-sugar versions or measure your portion carefully.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, ALMOND BUTTER, MAPLE SYRUP, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ALMONDS, ORGANIC AMARANTH PUFFS, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, CINNAMON, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor term hides specific sources.
Additional note
Broad flavor term, sources not specified.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed sources.
Organic Coconut SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds concentrated sugar to the product.
Additional note
Concentrated sugar, less refined than white sugar.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener family.
Maple SyrupConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds concentrated sugar to the product.
Additional note
Concentrated liquid sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener family.
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 expected but adds mild processing.
Additional note
Puffed grain, mildly processed.
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Organic Raw Virgin Coconut OilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPlant fat
What this is
Plant fat
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Simple plant fat with little formulation.
Additional note
Plant-based fat, minimally processed.
Almond ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNut butter
What this is
Nut butter
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable nut ingredient.
Additional note
Ground almonds, category-normal processing.
Organic Quinoa FlakesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable grain, lightly processed.
Additional note
Rolled quinoa, category-normal processing.
Organic 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
Whole grain oats, recognizable base ingredient.
Sunflower SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed
What this is
Whole seed
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seed ingredient.
Additional note
Whole seeds, recognizable food.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole nut
What this is
Whole nut
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple nut ingredient.
Additional note
Whole nuts, recognizable food.
Organic Chia SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed
What this is
Whole seed
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seed ingredient.
Additional note
Whole seeds, recognizable food.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple spice ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable spice.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning ingredient.
Additional note
Simple salt.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient list looks to a simple, recognizable profile. 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 "almond", "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", "syrup". 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", "syrup". 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", "maple". 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", "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 "oat", "quinoa", "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 "oat", "quinoa", "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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup". 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", "syrup". 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 (Natural Flavor)
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 (Natural Flavor)
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 (Natural Flavor)
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
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", "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. Maple Almond Butter Nut Butter 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Purely Elizabeth. Maple Almond Butter Nut Butter Granola shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Purely Elizabeth. Maple Almond Butter Nut Butter Granola: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include coconut sugar, maple syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic oats, almonds, seeds, and quinoa flakes; Fiber around 3 g per serving; Short ingredient list with no artificial colors.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar and maple syrup add sweetness; Coconut oil contributes saturated fat (~2.5 g); Modest protein for a granola 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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