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Purely Elizabeth. Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ancient Grain Granola: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Purely Elizabeth.

Quick answer

High integrity

Purely Elizabeth. vanilla chocolate chip ancient grain granola received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This granola reads like a simple kitchen recipe built from recognizable whole grains, seeds, and organic ingredients with little additive work. Coconut sugar and chocolate chunks make it a sweet treat, so it fits best as an occasional choice rather than an everyday staple. The label is refreshingly short and transparent, with no emulsifiers, gums, or artificial colors listed. Main considerations include coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness, dark chocolate chunks contribute added sugar, and overall sugar content from sweeteners and chocolate. Simpler options: Look for granola with less added sugar when possible; pair with fresh fruit or plain yogurt for a lighter 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
  • Dark chocolate chunks contribute added sugar
  • Overall sugar content from sweeteners and chocolate

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for granola with less added sugar when possible
  • Pair with fresh fruit or plain yogurt for a lighter snack

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Purely Elizabeth. Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ancient Grain Granola
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00810589031247
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

Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ancient Grain Granola

Purely Elizabeth.

High integrity

Warning Signs

Coconut sugar and dark chocolate chunks add sweetness, but nothing here looks heavily engineered.

Consider This

Chocolate chunks and vanilla extract add flavor layers, though all are listed with recognizable ingredients.

Good Substitutes

Plain oats, nuts, seeds, and a little maple or honey with dried fruit make a similarly simple granola.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This granola reads like a simple kitchen recipe built from recognizable whole grains, seeds, and organic ingredients with little additive work. Coconut sugar and chocolate chunks make it a sweet treat, so it fits best as an occasional choice rather than an everyday staple. The label is refreshingly short and transparent, with no emulsifiers, gums, or artificial colors listed.

Key Highlights

Family Watchlist Count0
Higher Concern Ingredient Count0

What stood out

  • Coconut sugar adds concentrated sweetness.
  • Dark chocolate chunks contribute added sugar.
  • Overall sugar content from sweeteners and chocolate.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Organic Coconut Sugar (3/10) — Concentrated sweetener, still recognizable.
  • Organic Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Chunks (3/10) — Contains cane sugar and chocolate fats.

Better choice tips

  • Look for granola with less added sugar when possible.
  • Pair with fresh fruit or plain yogurt for a lighter snack.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC FAIR TRADE DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT), ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC PUFFED AMARANTH, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Organic Coconut SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Adds sweetness as a concentrated sugar source.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, still a recognizable single ingredient.

  2. Organic Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Chunks (Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Vanilla Extract)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernChocolate

    What this is

    Chocolate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Chocolate chunks add sugar and cocoa fats in a simple formula.

    Additional note

    Chocolate with cane sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla; category-normal.

  3. Organic Raw Virgin Coconut OilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPlant oil

    What this is

    Plant oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fat source with minimal processing.

    Additional note

    Recognizable plant fat, mildly processed.

  4. Organic Quinoa FlakesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Flaked whole grain, normal processing for the category.

    Additional note

    Rolled quinoa, category-normal grain processing.

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  1. Organic Puffed AmaranthConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Puffed grain with normal cereal processing.

    Additional note

    Puffed whole grain, expected processing for cereal use.

  2. Vanilla ExtractConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring

    What this is

    Flavoring

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Natural vanilla flavoring, not an engineered flavor system.

    Additional note

    Recognizable flavoring extract, category-normal.

  3. 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 with no added formulation.

    Additional note

    Simple whole grain, recognizable and minimally processed.

  4. 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 and simple.

  5. 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 and simple.

  6. Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no additive role.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulation-heavy a product 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-outs

    Metabolic 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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.

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary 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.)

    See more for this goal

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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. Vanilla Chocolate Chip 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. Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ancient Grain Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Purely Elizabeth. Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ancient Grain Granola: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Organic coconut sugar, Organic cane sugar in chocolate chunks. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grains, seeds, and ancient grains as base; Simple ingredient list with few additives; Decent fiber for a granola serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar and cane sugar add sweetness; Coconut oil raises saturated fat per serving; Sodium is moderate for a small 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.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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