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Purely Elizabeth Pumpkin Cinnamon Ancient Grain Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth pumpkin cinnamon ancient grain granola received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This label stays refreshingly simple, built from recognizable grains, seeds, and pantry staples rather than additives. Coconut sugar and coconut oil are the main items to keep an eye on for sweetness and fat, so it fits best as an occasional snack or topping rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include coconut sugar adds sweetness load and cinnamon salt is a blended seasoning with unspecified parts. Simpler options: Choose versions with less added sugar when possible; season plainly with cinnamon and salt listed separately if you want full visibility.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Coconut sugar adds sweetness load
- Cinnamon salt is a blended seasoning with unspecified parts
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions with less added sugar when possible
- Season plainly with cinnamon and salt listed separately if you want full visibility
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth Pumpkin Cinnamon Ancient Grain Granola
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00810589031551- 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
Pumpkin Cinnamon Ancient Grain Granola
Purely Elizabeth
High integrity
Warning Signs
Organic cinnamon salt is the one vague-leaning entry here, and coconut sugar still adds sweetness load.
Consider This
Nothing here is typically associated with factory formulation; the list reads as whole grains, seeds, and a plain oil.
Good Substitutes
Pair plain rolled oats with your own pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for a similar bowl with fewer parts.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis label stays refreshingly simple, built from recognizable grains, seeds, and pantry staples rather than additives. Coconut sugar and coconut oil are the main items to keep an eye on for sweetness and fat, so it fits best as an occasional snack or topping rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Coconut sugar adds sweetness load.
- Cinnamon salt is a blended seasoning with unspecified parts.
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic coconut sugar — Refined sweetener many users track.
- Organic cinnamon salt — Blended seasoning with unspecified parts.
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic coconut sugar (3/10) — Concentrated sweetener.
- Organic cinnamon salt (3/10) — Blended seasoning with vague composition.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions with less added sugar when possible.
- Season plainly with cinnamon and salt listed separately if you want full visibility.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC RAW PUMPKIN SEEDS, 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 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated sugar that still counts toward sweetness intake.
Additional note
Refined sugar form; adds sweetness load.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
Organic cinnamon saltConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Blended seasoning makes exact contents harder to see.
Additional note
Blended seasoning; composition not fully itemized.
Family watchlist
Blended seasoning with unspecified parts.
Organic raw virgin coconut oilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Simple fat source, not an industrial refined seed oil.
Additional note
Plain coconut fat; minimally processed oil.
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 and adds no additive concern.
Additional note
Puffed whole grain; expected processing for the format.
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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 expected for this grain format.
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
Simple grain with no added formulation concern.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain with category-normal processing.
Organic raw pumpkin seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed.
Additional note
Whole seed with no added processing concern.
Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed.
Additional note
Whole seed with category-normal handling.
Organic chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed.
Additional note
Whole seed with no added processing.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient-list simplicity and formulation signals only. It is not a medical or 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 Pumpkin Cinnamon Ancient Grain 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 Pumpkin Cinnamon Ancient Grain Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Purely Elizabeth Pumpkin Cinnamon Ancient Grain Granola: 6g 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: Organic whole grains: oats, amaranth, quinoa flakes; Pumpkin and sunflower seeds add plant fats and minerals; Chia seeds add fiber.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar and coconut oil add sugar and saturated fat; Calorie-dense for a 1/3 cup 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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