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Raisin Bran Bananas Cereal, Banana: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Raisin Bran

Quick answer

High integrity

Raisin Bran bananas cereal, banana received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This reads as a fairly recognizable cereal built on whole grain wheat, bran, and real banana and raisin pieces. The added sugars, syrup, and glycerin push it toward a sweetened breakfast product rather than a plain grain, so it fits better as an occasional choice than a daily staple. Main considerations include refined sweeteners and syrup, vegetable glycerin and natural flavor, and added coconut oil. Simpler options: Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and syrups; try plain whole-grain cereal topped with fresh or dried fruit.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined sweeteners and syrup
  • Vegetable glycerin and natural flavor
  • Added coconut oil

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and syrups
  • Try plain whole-grain cereal topped with fresh or dried fruit

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Raisin Bran Bananas Cereal, Banana
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00038000199813
Serving size
55 g (1 Cup (55g) Cereal)
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

Bananas Cereal, Banana

Raisin Bran

High integrity

Warning Signs

Sugar, brown sugar syrup, and rice add refined sweetness, and vegetable glycerin plus natural flavor add formulation helpers worth noting.

Consider This

Coconut oil and vegetable glycerin signal some formulation behind the cereal, though the core grains and fruit remain recognizable.

Good Substitutes

Plain rolled oats with sliced bananas, raisins, and a sprinkle of cinnamon offers a simpler, homemade-style alternative.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This reads as a fairly recognizable cereal built on whole grain wheat, bran, and real banana and raisin pieces. The added sugars, syrup, and glycerin push it toward a sweetened breakfast product rather than a plain grain, so it fits better as an occasional choice than a daily staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined sweeteners and syrup
  • Vegetable glycerin and natural flavor
  • Added coconut oil

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Brown sugar syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
  • Vegetable glycerin — Texture-related formulation helper
  • Contains 2% or less of natural flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Sugar (4/10) — Refined sweetener
  • Brown sugar syrup (5/10) — Concentrated sweetener syrup
  • Vegetable glycerin (5/10) — Formulation humectant

Better choice tips

  • Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and syrups.
  • Try plain whole-grain cereal topped with fresh or dried fruit.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, RICE, RAISINS, WHEAT BRAN, BANANAS, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, COCONUT OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT

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

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

  1. Brown sugar syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Syrups add concentrated sweetness beyond the base grain.

    Additional note

    Syrup adds sweetness and coating character.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener syrup.

  2. Vegetable glycerinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernHumectantWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Humectant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functions as a formulation helper for texture and moisture.

    Additional note

    Humectant that helps retain moisture and softness.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-related formulation helper.

  3. Contains 2% or less of natural flavorConcern 5/10 — 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

    Natural flavor is broad and does not name its components.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  4. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a common sweetener many users track closely.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener adds sweetness and bulk.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

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  1. Coconut oilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oil

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added oil points to formulation beyond the grain base.

    Additional note

    Added oil contributes fat and mouthfeel.

  2. RiceConcern 2/10 — Very low concernGrain

    What this is

    Grain

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Rice may carry arsenic context depending on sourcing.

    Additional note

    Rice adds starch and texture to the blend.

  3. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning with low concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning salt.

  4. Whole grain wheatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Core grain with minimal processing concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole grain base.

  5. RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit adds natural sweetness and texture.

  6. Wheat branConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable grain fraction.

    Additional note

    Fiber-rich grain component.

  7. BananasConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dried banana pieces add fruit flavor.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient 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-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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • 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", "syrup", "brown 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    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", "syrup", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "rice", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "rice", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    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 Raisin Bran Bananas Cereal, Banana 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.

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?

Raisin Bran Bananas Cereal, Banana shows about 5.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Raisin Bran Bananas Cereal, Banana: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Brown sugar syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain wheat and wheat bran; About 5g fiber per serving; Real banana and raisin pieces.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar plus brown sugar syrup add notable sweetness; Coconut oil adds saturated fat; Low protein for a breakfast cereal.

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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