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Udi's Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Udi's Gluten Free chocolate coconut granola received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a recognizable granola base with oats, coconut, and chocolate, but it is crowded with syrups, a refined oil, and vague flavoring. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple. The main drags are the stacked sweeteners and the additive-style helpers rather than any single alarming ingredient. Main considerations include stacked refined sweeteners (tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup, sugar), canola oil as a refined seed oil, and vague natural flavor and rosemary extract additives. Simpler options: Look for granola sweetened with maple or date and cooked in coconut oil; choose versions without vague natural flavor or added preservatives.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Stacked refined sweeteners (tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup, sugar)
- Canola oil as a refined seed oil
- Vague natural flavor and rosemary extract additives
Simpler options to consider
- Look for granola sweetened with maple or date and cooked in coconut oil
- Choose versions without vague natural flavor or added preservatives
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Udi's Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Granola
- Brand
- Udi's Gluten Free
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00698997809821- Serving size
- 30 g (1/4 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
Chocolate Coconut Granola
Udi's Gluten Free
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup, and canola oil are refined sweeteners and oil; "natural flavor" is a vague flavor system.
Consider This
Multiple refined sweeteners plus rosemary extract and natural flavor suggest a shelf-stable, engineered formula beyond simple granola.
Good Substitutes
Oats, coconut flakes, and dark chocolate with coconut oil and a touch of maple, toasted at home.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a recognizable granola base with oats, coconut, and chocolate, but it is crowded with syrups, a refined oil, and vague flavoring. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple. The main drags are the stacked sweeteners and the additive-style helpers rather than any single alarming ingredient.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Stacked refined sweeteners (tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup, sugar)
- Canola oil as a refined seed oil
- Vague natural flavor and rosemary extract additives
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Tapioca syrup — Refined sweetener
- Brown rice syrup — Refined sweetener
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Rosemary extract (to protect freshness) — Preservative-type additive
Highest concern ingredients
- Canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil.
- Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system.
- Tapioca syrup (5/10) — Refined sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Look for granola sweetened with maple or date and cooked in coconut oil.
- Choose versions without vague natural flavor or added preservatives.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, TAPIOCA SYRUP, COCONUT OIL, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER), BROWN RICE SYRUP, HIGH FAT COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SUGAR, BROWN RICE CRISP (WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR), COCONUT FLAKES, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, ROSEMARY EXTRACT (TO PROTECT FRESHNESS).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used in a granola formula.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor systems hide specific sources.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed sourcing.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor ingredient.
Tapioca syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup adds sweetness without whole-food structure.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Brown rice syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup stacks with other sweeteners.
Additional note
Refined rice-derived syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
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Rosemary extract (to protect freshness)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functions as a preservative to extend shelf life.
Additional note
Extract used as a freshness-preserving additive.
Family watchlist
Preservative-type additive.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar adds to a stacked sweetener profile.
Additional note
Refined sugar, a second sweetener here.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common fat source with mild processing.
Additional note
Common oil used as a fat source.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernChocolate
What this is
Chocolate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Chocolate base is recognizable; sugar is the main concern.
Additional note
Chocolate with sugar; category-normal processing.
High fat cocoa processed with alkaliConcern 2/10 — Very low concernCocoa
What this is
Cocoa
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Alkali processing is mild but noticeable.
Additional note
Alkali-processed cocoa; mild processing.
Brown rice crisp (whole grain brown rice flour)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Puffed grain adds mild processing.
Additional note
Puffed whole grain rice flour product.
Whole grain oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable base ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain base.
Coconut flakesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable and simple.
Additional note
Recognizable coconut ingredient.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common seasoning in small amounts.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable.
Additional note
Basic liquid.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a formula looks. It is not a medical or 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 "coconut oil". 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", "syrup", "rice syrup". 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", "rice syrup". 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", "rice". 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
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". 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", "rice", "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", "rice", "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 (Tapioca syrup)
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 (Tapioca syrup)
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 (Tapioca syrup)
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 "coconut 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 "flour", "oat", "rice". 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 "coconut oil". 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.
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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 Udi's Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut 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?
Udi's Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Udi's Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Granola: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Tapioca syrup, Brown rice 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 oats as the first ingredient; Coconut flakes and cocoa add some whole-food character; Fiber around 2 g per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugar sources: tapioca, brown rice syrup, sugar; Chocolate chips add sugar and saturated fat; Coconut oil raises saturated fat 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.
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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