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The Toasted Oat Scrumptious Chewy Granola, Peanut+raisin: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
The Toasted Oat scrumptious chewy granola, peanut+raisin received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This reads like a simple kitchen recipe rather than a factory formula, with very little label drama. Enjoy it as an occasional snack or breakfast topper, since the sugar comes mainly from honey, brown sugar, and raisins rather than additives. Main considerations include added sugars from brown sugar and honey and refined sugar component in brown sugar. Simpler options: Choose versions with less added sugar if sweetness is a priority; check labels for variants that use whole vanilla bean instead of extractives.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added sugars from brown sugar and honey
- Refined sugar component in brown sugar
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions with less added sugar if sweetness is a priority
- Check labels for variants that use whole vanilla bean instead of extractives
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- The Toasted Oat Scrumptious Chewy Granola, Peanut+raisin
- Brand
- The Toasted Oat
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00860459000101- Serving size
- 28 g (0.25 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
Scrumptious Chewy Granola, Peanut+raisin
The Toasted Oat
High integrity
Warning Signs
Brown sugar and honey are the main sweeteners, so this granola is sweeter than its ingredient list first suggests.
Consider This
The list is short and mostly recognizable, with oats, peanuts, raisins, butter, and flax doing normal food jobs.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats toasted with peanuts, raisins, cinnamon, and a small drizzle of honey make a close homemade-style swap.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis reads like a simple kitchen recipe rather than a factory formula, with very little label drama. Enjoy it as an occasional snack or breakfast topper, since the sugar comes mainly from honey, brown sugar, and raisins rather than additives.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added sugars from brown sugar and honey
- Refined sugar component in brown sugar
Highest concern ingredients
- Brown Sugar (Sugar, Molasses) (3/10) — Refined sugar adds sweetness without other functions.
- Vanilla Bean Extractives (2/10) — Extract wording is less specific than whole vanilla bean.
- Honey (1/10) — Natural sweetener that still adds sugar.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions with less added sugar if sweetness is a priority.
- Check labels for variants that use whole vanilla bean instead of extractives.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE OATS, HONEY, BUTTER (CREAM), BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), RAISINS (SEEDLESS). PEANUTS (SALT), FLAX SEED MEAL, VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES), CINNAMON.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Brown Sugar (Sugar, Molasses)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar contributes sweetness and calories without additive functions.
Additional note
Refined sugar blended with molasses; adds sweetness.
Vanilla Bean ExtractivesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Extract form is recognizable but wording is somewhat less specific than whole vanilla.
Additional note
Extract from vanilla beans; extractive wording is slightly less specific.
HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural sweetener that still contributes sugar per serving.
Additional note
Recognizable natural sweetener; adds sugar content.
Peanuts (Salt)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernNut
What this is
Nut
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic nut with salt for flavor, normal processing.
Additional note
Peanuts with salt; roasting and salting are category-normal.
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Certified Gluten Free OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable base grain with no additive role.
Additional note
Simple whole grain base; gluten-free certification noted.
Butter (Cream)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernDairy fat
What this is
Dairy fat
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dairy ingredient with a normal culinary role.
Additional note
Recognizable dairy fat from cream.
Raisins (Seedless)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernDried fruit
What this is
Dried fruit
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dried fruit with no additive role.
Additional note
Dried fruit; natural sugars present.
Flax Seed MealConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeed
What this is
Seed
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Ground seed is a recognizable whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Ground whole seed; simple recognizable food.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple spice with a normal flavoring role.
Additional note
Recognizable spice; sourcing context is generic.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a formula 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "brown sugar", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
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 "flax". 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", "brown sugar", "molasses". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "brown sugar", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
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", "brown sugar", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "honey". 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". 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 "butter", "cream", "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 "butter", "cream", "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 "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.
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 "oat", "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 "flax". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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.
Minimally Processed Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, 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 The Toasted Oat Scrumptious Chewy Granola, Peanut+raisin highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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?
The Toasted Oat Scrumptious Chewy Granola, Peanut+raisin shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
The Toasted Oat Scrumptious Chewy Granola, Peanut+raisin: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include honey, brown sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole oats as the base ingredient; Peanuts and flax add protein and fiber; Short, recognizable ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Honey, brown sugar, and molasses add sweetness; Butter adds saturated fat; Sugar is around 7g per 28g 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.
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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