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Raley's Organic Vanilla With Almonds Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Raley's organic vanilla with almonds granola received a Food Integrity Score of 72 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly recognizable oat-and-almond granola with organic labeling, but it includes refined sweeteners, a refined oil, and a vague natural flavor. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily staple, and check the label for ingredient clarity if you prefer simpler formulations. Main considerations include refined sweeteners and syrup, refined canola oil, and vague natural flavor. Simpler options: Choose granola with fewer added sweeteners and a clearer flavor list; look for oil sources and sweeteners you recognize as whole-food inputs.
Food Integrity Score 72/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined sweeteners and syrup
- Refined canola oil
- Vague natural flavor
Simpler options to consider
- Choose granola with fewer added sweeteners and a clearer flavor list
- Look for oil sources and sweeteners you recognize as whole-food inputs
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Raley's Organic Vanilla With Almonds Granola
- Brand
- Raley's
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00046567029436- Serving size
- 63 g (2/3 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
Organic Vanilla With Almonds Granola
Raley's
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola oil, cane sugar, and barley malt syrup stack up as refined sweetener and oil inputs in this granola.
Consider This
Natural flavor and the herb blend are vague flavor systems that hide exact components from the label.
Good Substitutes
Toasted oats with almonds, honey, and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg gives you the same crunch without the vague flavor layer.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a fairly recognizable oat-and-almond granola with organic labeling, but it includes refined sweeteners, a refined oil, and a vague natural flavor. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily staple, and check the label for ingredient clarity if you prefer simpler formulations.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined sweeteners and syrup
- Refined canola oil
- Vague natural flavor
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic milled cane sugar — Refined sweetener
- Organic expeller pressed canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Organic barley malt syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system.
- Organic expeller pressed canola oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil.
- Organic milled cane sugar (4/10) — Refined sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose granola with fewer added sweeteners and a clearer flavor list.
- Look for oil sources and sweeteners you recognize as whole-food inputs.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC WHOLE ROLLED OATS, ORGANIC MILLED CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC CORNSTARCH, ORGANIC ALMONDS, ORGANIC HONEY, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC BARLEY MALT SYRUP, HERB BLEND (ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC CARDAMOM, ORGANIC FENNEL SEED, ORGANIC FENUGREEK, ORGANIC NUTMEG), ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (NATURAL VITAMIN E TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate 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; components are not disclosed.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Organic expeller pressed canola oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for fat and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Organic milled cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener some users may want to limit.
Additional note
Refined sugar adds sweetness.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Organic barley malt syrupConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener syrup adding sugar.
Additional note
Malt syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener syrup.
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Organic cornstarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernStarch
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch used for binding.
Additional note
Starch used as a binder.
Organic honeyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sweetener, recognizable but still sugar.
Additional note
Sweetener adding sugar load.
Herb blend (organic sugar, cardamom, fennel seed, fenugreek, nutmeg)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSpice blendVague label term
What this is
Spice blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Blend includes sugar; components are listed.
Additional note
Blend includes sugar; components listed.
Mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin E to maintain freshness)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Antioxidant preservative added for shelf life.
Additional note
Antioxidant preservative for freshness.
Organic rice flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Milled flour, mild refinement only.
Additional note
Milled grain flour.
Organic vanilla extractConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable extract with mild processing.
Additional note
Extract used for flavor.
Organic whole rolled oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable grain base.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
Organic almondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut.
Additional note
Recognizable nut.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable, high-integrity ingredients. 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 additional signals 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "flour", "sugar", "syrup". 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 "flour", "sugar", "syrup". 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 "malt". 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: Family watchlist items (Organic milled cane sugar)
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: Family watchlist items (Organic milled cane sugar)
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: Family watchlist items (Organic milled cane sugar)
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 "flour", "oat". 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 Raley's Organic Vanilla With Almonds Granola 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?
Raley's Organic Vanilla With Almonds Granola shows about 3.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Raley's Organic Vanilla With Almonds Granola: 14g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole rolled oats as first ingredient; Almonds add healthy fats and some protein; Organic ingredients with few additives.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugars from cane sugar, honey, and malt syrup; Sugar about 16g per serving; Refined rice flour and cornstarch present.
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
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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