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Raisin Bran Crunch Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Raisin Bran Crunch vanilla almond flavored cereal received a Food Integrity Score of 72 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This cereal has real whole grains, almonds, and raisins up front, but the list gets crowded with sugars, syrups, a vague flavor system, modified starch, and palm oil. It is fine as an occasional breakfast, but it reads more like a formulated product than a simple kitchen recipe. Main considerations include multiple sweeteners including sugar, brown sugar syrup, and corn syrup, vague natural flavor system, and modified corn starch and palm oil as formulation helpers. Simpler options: Look for cereals with fewer sweeteners and no modified starches; choose plain oats with nuts and dried fruit, sweetened lightly at home.
Food Integrity Score 72/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Multiple sweeteners including sugar, brown sugar syrup, and corn syrup
- Vague natural flavor system
- Modified corn starch and palm oil as formulation helpers
Simpler options to consider
- Look for cereals with fewer sweeteners and no modified starches
- Choose plain oats with nuts and dried fruit, sweetened lightly at home
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Raisin Bran Crunch Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal
- Brand
- Raisin Bran Crunch
- 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
Food Integrity results
Vanilla Almond Flavored Cereal
Raisin Bran Crunch
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified corn starch, natural flavor, and palm oil add formulation work beyond the whole grains and almonds listed.
Consider This
Refined sugars, brown sugar syrup, corn syrup, and vague natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated breakfast cereals.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats with almonds, raisins, and cinnamon, sweetened lightly with honey, gives a simpler homemade-style bowl.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis cereal has real whole grains, almonds, and raisins up front, but the list gets crowded with sugars, syrups, a vague flavor system, modified starch, and palm oil. It is fine as an occasional breakfast, but it reads more like a formulated product than a simple kitchen recipe.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple sweeteners including sugar, brown sugar syrup, and corn syrup
- Vague natural flavor system
- Modified corn starch and palm oil as formulation helpers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Brown sugar syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
- Modified corn starch — Texture-engineering starch
- Palm oil — Refined industrial oil
- Vegetable glycerin — Humectant texture helper
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Modified corn starch (6/10) — Modified starch used for texture engineering.
- Palm oil (6/10) — Refined industrial oil in a formulated cereal.
Better choice tips
- Look for cereals with fewer sweeteners and no modified starches.
- Choose plain oats with nuts and dried fruit, sweetened lightly at home.
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.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor system hides its actual components.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system many users may want flagged.
Modified corn starchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Modified starch signals texture engineering.
Additional note
Modified starch used for texture engineering.
Family watchlist
Modified starch often flagged as a formulation helper.
Palm oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined industrial oil common in formulated foods.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil adding processing concern.
Family watchlist
Refined oil many users may want flagged.
Brown sugar syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Syrup sweetener stacks on top of other sugars.
Additional note
Syrup sweetener adding refined sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users may want flagged.
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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 texture helper rather than a food base.
Additional note
Humectant keeping cereal texture soft.
Family watchlist
Texture helper often flagged in formulated foods.
Contains 2% or less of corn syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined syrup adds to the sweetener stack.
Additional note
Refined corn syrup sweetener, small amount.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users may want flagged.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener appears early in the list.
Additional note
Refined sweetener adding sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users may want flagged.
Mixed tocopherols (Vitamin E) for freshnessConcern 4/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added preservative for shelf-life stability.
Additional note
Antioxidant preservative added for shelf life.
Family watchlist
Preservative many users may want flagged.
MolassesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Adds sugar and flavor, mildly refined.
Additional note
Sugar cane or beet byproduct, mildly refined.
RiceConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Refined grain, but a simple recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Refined grain used as a base, category-normal.
HoneyConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Natural sweetener still adds sugar.
Additional note
Natural sweetener, still a sugar source.
RaisinsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Dried fruit with minimal processing.
Additional note
Dried fruit, category-normal processing.
Wheat branConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable grain fraction.
Additional note
Milled grain fraction, recognizable.
Whole grain wheatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain base.
Additional note
Whole grain base with recognizable food identity.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple whole nut.
Additional note
Whole nut, simple recognizable food.
Whole grain oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Whole grain oats, recognizable.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple recognizable spice.
Additional note
Spice, simple recognizable.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulated a food 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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", "syrup", "corn syrup". 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", "syrup", "corn syrup". 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", "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "honey". 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 "rice", "corn syrup", "corn starch". 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 "rice", "corn syrup", "corn starch". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "wheat", "oat", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style 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 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.
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
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