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Simple Truth Creamy Hazelnut Spread: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Simple Truth creamy hazelnut spread received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly recognizable hazelnut cocoa spread with a short list, and most ingredients do normal food jobs. The palm and sunflower oil blend and sunflower lecithin add a light formulation layer that keeps it smooth and stable. It works best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined palm and sunflower oil blend, sunflower lecithin emulsifier, and refined cane sugar. Simpler options: Look for hazelnut spreads with fewer oils and no emulsifier; choose versions where hazelnuts are listed first and sweetener is lower.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined palm and sunflower oil blend
- Sunflower lecithin emulsifier
- Refined cane sugar
Simpler options to consider
- Look for hazelnut spreads with fewer oils and no emulsifier
- Choose versions where hazelnuts are listed first and sweetener is lower
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Simple Truth Creamy Hazelnut Spread
- Brand
- Simple Truth
- Category
- Spreads & Nut Butters (source: Nut & Seed Butters)
- GTIN / UPC
00011110806178- Serving size
- 37 g (2 Tbsp)
- 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
Creamy Hazelnut Spread
Simple Truth
High integrity
Warning Signs
Palm and sunflower oil plus sunflower lecithin add refined-fat and emulsifier inputs beyond the core nut-cocoa-sugar base.
Consider This
Organic cane sugar and vegetable oil blends are typical of spreads built for smooth texture and shelf stability.
Good Substitutes
A nut-and-cocoa spread made with just hazelnuts, cocoa, a little sweetener, and vanilla would be simpler.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly recognizable hazelnut cocoa spread with a short list, and most ingredients do normal food jobs. The palm and sunflower oil blend and sunflower lecithin add a light formulation layer that keeps it smooth and stable. It works best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined palm and sunflower oil blend
- Sunflower lecithin emulsifier
- Refined cane sugar
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic cane sugar — Refined sweetener
- Organic vegetable oil (palm, sunflower) — Refined oil blend
- Emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) — Emulsifier
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic vegetable oil (palm, sunflower) (5/10) — Refined oil blend for spreadability.
- Emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) (5/10) — Emulsifier used for texture and blending.
- Organic cane sugar (3/10) — Refined sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Look for hazelnut spreads with fewer oils and no emulsifier.
- Choose versions where hazelnuts are listed first and sweetener is lower.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, SUNFLOWER), ORGANIC HAZELNUTS, ORGANIC COCOA, ORGANIC SKIMMED MILK POWDER, EMULSIFIER (SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic vegetable oil (palm, sunflower)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined oil blend suggests formulation for spreadability.
Additional note
Refined oil blend used for smooth texture.
Family watchlist
Refined vegetable oil blend.
Emulsifier (sunflower lecithin)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifiers are formulation helpers some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Emulsifier keeps oil and solids blended.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier.
Organic cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness; refined sugar is a frequent watchlist item.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, common in spreads.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Organic skimmed milk powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal dairy ingredient used for body and creaminess.
Additional note
Dried dairy, mildly processed.
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Organic vanilla extractConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Traditional flavor ingredient in small amounts.
Additional note
Flavoring extract, mild processing.
Organic hazelnutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Primary recognizable base ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut.
Organic cocoaConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple recognizable flavor ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable cocoa, category-normal processing.
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.
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", "cane", "cane sugar". 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", "cane", "cane sugar". 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 "milk". 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 "milk". 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 "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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 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 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 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: Dairy ingredients (Mentions "milk". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, 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.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Creamy Hazelnut Spread 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?
Simple Truth Creamy Hazelnut Spread shows about 1.52g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Simple Truth Creamy Hazelnut Spread: 19g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, mostly recognizable ingredient list; Contains organic hazelnuts and cocoa; Few additives; only sunflower lecithin emulsifier.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the first ingredient; high added sugar per serving; Palm and sunflower oils add refined fat; Low protein and fiber for the calories.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same spreads & nut butters 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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