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Simple Truth Cinnamon Rolls Jumbo With Icing: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Simple Truth cinnamon rolls jumbo with icing received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a shelf-stable bakery formula than a simple recipe, with refined flour, multiple oils, and several texture helpers doing a lot of the work. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday food, and the gums, starches, and invert syrup are the main reasons for the lower integrity rating. Main considerations include refined flour, multiple oils, and invert syrup, gums and starch texture helpers, and 23g sugar per roll. Simpler options: Choose a bakery or homemade version made with butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon; look for products without gums or starch texture helpers.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined flour, multiple oils, and invert syrup
- Gums and starch texture helpers
- 23g sugar per roll
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a bakery or homemade version made with butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon
- Look for products without gums or starch texture helpers
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Simple Truth Cinnamon Rolls Jumbo With Icing
- Brand
- Simple Truth
- Category
- Snacks (source: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes)
- GTIN / UPC
00011110059796- Serving size
- 99 g (1 roll)
- 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
Cinnamon Rolls Jumbo With Icing
Simple Truth
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Refined flour, organic palm oil, soybean oil, and invert syrup make this a sugar- and fat-heavy formulation at 23g sugar per roll.
Consider This
Gums (xanthan, guar, carob bean), wheat starch, tapioca starch, and leavening acids are typical of factory-formulated baked goods built for texture and shelf life.
Good Substitutes
Homemade cinnamon rolls with flour, butter, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and a simple powdered sugar glaze avoid the gums and starch helpers.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a shelf-stable bakery formula than a simple recipe, with refined flour, multiple oils, and several texture helpers doing a lot of the work. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday food, and the gums, starches, and invert syrup are the main reasons for the lower integrity rating.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined flour, multiple oils, and invert syrup
- Gums and starch texture helpers
- 23g sugar per roll
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic cane sugar — Refined added sweetener
- Organic palm oil — Refined palm fat
- Organic expeller-pressed soybean oil — Refined seed oil
- Organic invert syrup — Refined liquid sugar
- Gums (xanthan, guar, carob bean) — Stabilizing gum blend
Highest concern ingredients
- Gums (xanthan, guar, carob bean) (8/10) — Texture and stabilizing gum system.
- Organic expeller-pressed soybean oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil.
- Organic invert syrup (6/10) — Refined liquid sugar.
Better choice tips
- Choose a bakery or homemade version made with butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Look for products without gums or starch texture helpers.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC PALM OIL, ORGANIC EXPELLER-PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), ORGANIC INVERT SYRUP, ORGANIC CINNAMON, SALT, ORGANIC WHEAT STARCH, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT, GUMS (XANTHAN, GUAR, CAROB BEAN).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Gums (xanthan, guar, carob bean)Concern 8/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gums are texture systems that signal formulation engineering.
Additional note
Thickening and stabilizing gum blend.
Family watchlist
Stabilizing gum blend.
Organic expeller-pressed soybean oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil blended in with palm oil.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used as a second fat source.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Organic invert syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSyrupWatchlist
What this is
Syrup
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined liquid sugar increases sweetness and moisture control.
Additional note
Liquid sugar syrup used for sweetness and moisture.
Family watchlist
Refined liquid sweetener.
Organic palm oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Industrial fat often used for shelf-stable baked texture.
Additional note
Refined fat used for texture and richness.
Family watchlist
Refined palm oil fat.
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Organic wheat starchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernStarchAdditive
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated starch helps build texture in packaged baked goods.
Additional note
Isolated starch fraction used for texture.
Organic tapioca starchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernStarchAdditive
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Texture helper common in formulated baked goods.
Additional note
Refined starch used for texture and binding.
Organic cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar contributes to the sweetness load.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added to dough and filling.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener.
Organic wheat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined grain base with low fiber content.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour; common baking base.
Leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Chemical leaveners support a consistent, shelf-stable rise.
Additional note
Chemical leavening system for rise.
Organic vanilla extractConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable flavoring.
Additional note
Flavoring extract; mild processing.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No meaningful concern.
Additional note
Basic dough hydration.
Organic cinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice.
Additional note
Spice for flavor.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, 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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "cane". 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", "cane". 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", "wheat flour", "sugar". 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", "wheat flour", "sugar". 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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil". See ingredients for details.)
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", "flour", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil". 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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, 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.
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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 Simple Truth Cinnamon Rolls Jumbo With Icing 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?
Simple Truth Cinnamon Rolls Jumbo With Icing shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Simple Truth Cinnamon Rolls Jumbo With Icing: 23g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Invert syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Relatively short, recognizable ingredient list; Organic ingredients throughout.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar (about 23g per roll); Refined wheat flour base with very low fiber; Palm and soybean oils add saturated fat.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks 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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