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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 label stays refreshingly simple, with recognizable organic grains, seeds, and spices and no emulsifiers, gums, or artificial flavors. The sweetener and coconut oil add calories and sugar, so it fits best as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than an everyday staple, but it reads more like a kitchen recipe than a factory formula. Main considerations include coconut palm sugar adds concentrated sweetness and coconut oil adds saturated fat. Simpler options: pair with plain yogurt or fruit to reduce added sugar per bite; check portion size since calories and sugar add up quickly.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Coconut palm sugar adds concentrated sweetness
- Coconut oil adds saturated fat
Simpler options to consider
- Pair with plain yogurt or fruit to reduce added sugar per bite
- Check portion size since calories and sugar add up quickly
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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
00855140002663- Serving size
- 30 g (0.33 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 palm sugar and virgin coconut oil are the main sweet and fat sources here, so portion awareness still matters.
Consider This
This granola is far simpler than most, with oats, seeds, grains, cinnamon, and salt doing the work.
Good Substitutes
Try plain rolled oats toasted with chia seeds, cinnamon, and a small drizzle of maple syrup at home.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis label stays refreshingly simple, with recognizable organic grains, seeds, and spices and no emulsifiers, gums, or artificial flavors. The sweetener and coconut oil add calories and sugar, so it fits best as an occasional breakfast or snack rather than an everyday staple, but it reads more like a kitchen recipe than a factory formula.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Coconut palm sugar adds concentrated sweetness
- Coconut oil adds saturated fat
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic coconut palm sugar — Concentrated added sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic coconut palm sugar (4/10) — Concentrated added sweetener.
- Organic raw virgin coconut oil (2/10) — Saturated plant fat, minimally processed.
Better choice tips
- Pair with plain yogurt or fruit to reduce added sugar per bite
- Check portion size since calories and sugar add up quickly
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT PALM SUGAR, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC PUFFED AMARANTH, ORGANIC MILLET FLAKES, 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 palm sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated sweetener adds sugar even though it is less refined.
Additional note
Concentrated sugar, less refined than most sweeteners.
Family watchlist
Added sugar sweetener
Organic raw virgin coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Saturated plant fat, minimally processed and recognizable.
Additional note
Minimally processed plant fat.
Organic puffed amaranthConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Puffing is category-normal processing for grain inclusions.
Additional note
Puffed grain, category-normal processing.
Organic millet 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 grain preparation with no added formulation.
Additional note
Flaked whole grain, category-normal processing.
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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 grain preparation with no added formulation.
Additional note
Flaked whole grain, 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
Recognizable whole grain base with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple whole grain, recognizable base.
Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole seed with no added formulation.
Additional note
Whole seed, recognizable food.
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 added formulation.
Additional note
Whole seed, recognizable food.
Organic cinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Single recognizable spice with a clear identity.
Additional note
Simple spice, recognizable.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning, recognizable.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a 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 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 palm 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 palm 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 palm 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 palm 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, millet, and amaranth base; Short list of recognizable organic ingredients; Chia and sunflower seeds add fiber and healthy fats.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Coconut palm sugar adds sugar at 6g per serving; Coconut oil contributes notable saturated fat; 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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