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Raisin Bran

Is Raisin Bran Kellogg's Cereal healthy?

Kellogg's Cereal

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Raisin Bran kellogg's cereal is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Whole grain and fiber-rich, but added sugar and syrup make it a sweetened cereal rather than a strong whole-food choice. Strengths include whole grain wheat as first ingredient, good fiber, about 7g per serving, and raisins add natural fruit content, while main considerations include added sugar plus brown sugar syrup, 17g sugar per serving, malt flavor and processed cereal format, and moderate sodium, about 200mg per serving.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain wheat as first ingredient
  • Good fiber, about 7g per serving
  • Raisins add natural fruit content

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar plus brown sugar syrup, 17g sugar per serving
  • Malt flavor and processed cereal format
  • Moderate sodium, about 200mg per serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RAISINS, WHEAT BRAN, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MALT FLAVOR, SALT

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 59 g (1 Cup (59g) Cereal)

  • Calories19010% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs47g17% DV
  • Fiber7g25% DV
  • Total Fat1g1% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Raisin Bran Kellogg's Cereal
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00038000199875
Serving size
59 g (1 Cup (59g) 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

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 (40g)

    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 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: Higher sugar (17g)

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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 (17g)

    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 (17g)

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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 (17g of 47g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Raisin Bran Kellogg's Cereal 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 Kellogg's Cereal shows about 7.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Raisin Bran Kellogg's Cereal: 17g total 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 as first ingredient; Good fiber, about 7g per serving; Raisins add natural fruit content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar plus brown sugar syrup, 17g sugar per serving; Malt flavor and processed cereal format; Moderate sodium, about 200mg per 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.

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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