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Raisin Bran Crunch

Is Raisin Bran Crunch Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal healthy?

Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

58/100

Food Integrity Score

72/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Raisin Bran Crunch vanilla almond flavored cereal is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 58 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 72 out of 100. Whole-grain cereal with some fiber and almonds, but sugar-forward with refined rice, palm oil, and multiple sweeteners. Strengths include whole grain wheat and oats listed first, almonds and wheat bran for fiber, and moderate fiber per serving (about 5g), while main considerations include 16g sugar per cup, with several added sweeteners, refined rice and corn starch in ingredient list, and palm oil and natural flavor add processing.

Longevity Score 58/100Food Integrity Score 72/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain wheat and oats listed first
  • Contains almonds and wheat bran for fiber
  • Moderate fiber per serving (about 5g)

What held the score back?

  • 16g sugar per cup, with several added sweeteners
  • Refined rice and corn starch in ingredient list
  • Palm oil and natural flavor add processing

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE, SUGAR, RAISINS, WHEAT BRAN, ALMONDS, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CORN SYRUP, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MOLASSES, PALM OIL, CINNAMON, HONEY, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E) FOR FRESHNESS.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 54 g (1 Cup)

  • Calories19010% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs44g16% DV
  • Fiber5g18% DV
  • Total Fat2.5g3% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Raisin Bran Crunch Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00038000210174
Serving size
54 g (1 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

How this product may fit different goals

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  • 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: Higher net carbs (39g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    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: Lower protein (4g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • 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: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (16g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (16g of 44g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Raisin Bran Crunch Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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 Crunch Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal shows about 5.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Raisin Bran Crunch Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal: 14g 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 oats listed first; Contains almonds and wheat bran for fiber; Moderate fiber per serving (about 5g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: 16g sugar per cup, with several added sweeteners; Refined rice and corn starch in ingredient list; Palm oil and natural flavor add processing.

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.

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