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Purely Elizabeth. Original Ancient Grain Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth. original ancient grain granola received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This ingredient list reads like a simple kitchen recipe, with recognizable oats, seeds, puffed grains, cinnamon, and salt doing normal food jobs. The processing looks category-normal for granola, with no emulsifiers, preservatives, or artificial inputs. Because it is still a sweetened, oil-containing snack, it fits best as an occasional choice rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness and coconut oil is a concentrated fat source. Simpler options: Choose a portion of about one-third cup, as labeled, to keep sweetener and fat in check; pair with plain yogurt or fruit to balance the snack.
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
- Coconut oil is a concentrated fat source
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a portion of about one-third cup, as labeled, to keep sweetener and fat in check
- Pair with plain yogurt or fruit to balance the snack
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth. Original Ancient Grain Granola
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth.
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00810589030271- 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
Original Ancient Grain Granola
Purely Elizabeth.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Coconut sugar and raw virgin coconut oil are the main added-sugar and fat sources here, so portion awareness still matters.
Consider This
This granola is mostly whole grains, seeds, and spice, with no additives or vague flavor systems in the list.
Good Substitutes
Swap for a plain oat-and-seed granola you toast at home with a small amount of maple or honey.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis ingredient list reads like a simple kitchen recipe, with recognizable oats, seeds, puffed grains, cinnamon, and salt doing normal food jobs. The processing looks category-normal for granola, with no emulsifiers, preservatives, or artificial inputs. Because it is still a sweetened, oil-containing snack, it fits best as an occasional choice rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness.
- Coconut oil is a concentrated fat source.
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic Coconut Sugar — Concentrated sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic Coconut Sugar (4/10) — Concentrated sweetener, though less refined-looking than many sugars.
Better choice tips
- Choose a portion of about one-third cup, as labeled, to keep sweetener and fat in check.
- Pair with plain yogurt or fruit to balance the snack.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC PUFFED AMARANTH, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, ORGANIC CINNAMON, 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
A concentrated sweetener, so portion size matters even though it is organic.
Additional note
Refined sugar that adds sweetness; a common sweetener in granola.
Family watchlist
Added sweetener many users may want to track.
Organic Raw Virgin Coconut OilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Less refined than many seed oils, though still a concentrated fat.
Additional note
Minimally refined plant fat; a simple, recognizable oil choice.
Organic Puffed AmaranthConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPuffed grain
What this is
Puffed grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Puffing is category-normal and does not add formulation helpers.
Additional note
Puffed grain; expected processing for this type of granola ingredient.
Organic Quinoa FlakesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Flaking is normal for grain-based cereals and adds no additives.
Additional note
Flaked whole grain; a mild, category-normal processing step.
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Organic Gluten-Free OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A simple, recognizable grain that is expected in granola.
Additional note
Recognizable whole-grain oats with no added processing inputs listed.
Organic Sunflower SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed
What this is
Whole seed
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A simple, recognizable whole food adding texture and nutrients.
Additional note
Whole seeds with no added processing inputs listed.
Organic Chia SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed
What this is
Whole seed
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A recognizable whole food with no formulation helpers.
Additional note
Whole seeds with no added processing inputs listed.
Organic CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A specific, named spice with no vague flavor system attached.
Additional note
Recognizable spice; single named ingredient, not a broad category.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Salt is a basic kitchen staple with no additive function here.
Additional note
Basic seasoning; a single, recognizable ingredient.
Food Integrity Score estimates how close this ingredient list is 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
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". 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". 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)
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". 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.
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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. Original Ancient Grain 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.
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. Original Ancient Grain Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Purely Elizabeth. Original Ancient Grain Granola: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include 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: Whole-grain oats, quinoa, and amaranth base; Chia and sunflower seeds add fiber and fats; Short, recognizable ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Coconut oil raises saturated fat per serving; Coconut sugar adds sweetening to the cereal; Calorie-dense for a 30g portion.
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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