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Wilde Terra Dark Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Cereal: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Wilde Terra dark chocolate cherry breakfast cereal received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a dessert-leaning breakfast cereal dressed up in whole grains. The oats and almonds are doing honest work, but multiple sweeteners and flavor systems push it toward an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include multiple refined sweeteners: sugar, tapioca syrup, brown sugar syrup, maple syrup, sweetened dried cherries with added sugar and glycerin, and soy lecithin and natural flavor in the chocolate. Simpler options: Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and simpler chocolate; look for unsweetened dried fruit and plain oats with minimal added sugar.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Multiple refined sweeteners: sugar, tapioca syrup, brown sugar syrup, maple syrup
- Sweetened dried cherries with added sugar and glycerin
- Soy lecithin and natural flavor in the chocolate
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and simpler chocolate
- Look for unsweetened dried fruit and plain oats with minimal added sugar
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Wilde Terra Dark Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Cereal
- Brand
- Wilde Terra
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00016000190023- 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
Dark Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Cereal
Wilde Terra
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Sugar, tapioca syrup, brown sugar syrup, and sweetened cherries stack up as refined sweeteners before the cereal even gets going.
Consider This
Soy lecithin, natural flavor, corn bran, and added tocopherols show the formulation work behind the chocolate and crunch.
Good Substitutes
Toast plain oats and almonds, add a small amount of dark chocolate and unsweetened dried cherries, and sweeten lightly with maple.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a dessert-leaning breakfast cereal dressed up in whole grains. The oats and almonds are doing honest work, but multiple sweeteners and flavor systems push it toward an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple refined sweeteners: sugar, tapioca syrup, brown sugar syrup, maple syrup
- Sweetened dried cherries with added sugar and glycerin
- Soy lecithin and natural flavor in the chocolate
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Tapioca Syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
- Brown Sugar Syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Tapioca Syrup (6/10) — Refined starch-derived sweetener.
- Brown Sugar Syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup sweetener.
- Dark Chocolate (with soy lecithin and natural flavor) (6/10) — Emulsifier and vague flavor inside the chocolate.
Better choice tips
- Choose a cereal with fewer added sweeteners and simpler chocolate.
- Look for unsweetened dried fruit and plain oats with minimal added sugar.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Ingredients: Almonds, Whole Wheat, Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Maple Syrup, Dried Coconut, Dried Sweetened Cherries (cherries, sugar glycerin), Tapioca Syrup, Dark Chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural flavor), Corn Bran, Brown Sugar Syrup, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Salt, Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Tapioca SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup adds another concentrated sweetener.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined starch syrup sweetener.
Dark Chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural flavor)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Contains emulsifier and vague natural flavor alongside sugar.
Additional note
Chocolate with sugar, soy lecithin, and natural flavor.
Family watchlist
Soy lecithin emulsifier and vague natural flavor.
Brown Sugar SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Another syrup sweetener stacks on the sugar load.
Additional note
Refined syrup sweetener, third sugar source.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener.
SugarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a major sweetener in this formula.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, early in the list.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener appearing multiple times.
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Dried Sweetened Cherries (cherries, sugar glycerin)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar and humectant beyond plain dried fruit.
Additional note
Sweetened dried fruit with added sugar and glycerin.
Family watchlist
Sugar and glycerin added to fruit.
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve FreshnessConcern 4/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added antioxidant preservative for shelf-life stability.
Additional note
Added preservative for freshness.
Family watchlist
Added preservative for shelf life.
Coconut OilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added oil contributes to the fat and texture profile.
Additional note
Added fat, commonly refined.
Maple SyrupConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Another concentrated sweetener adding to sugar load.
Additional note
Natural liquid sweetener, still concentrated sugar.
Family watchlist
Concentrated liquid sweetener.
Corn BranConcern 3/10 — Mild concernIsolated fiber
What this is
Isolated fiber
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added bran fraction suggests fiber-boosting formulation.
Additional note
Isolated bran fraction added for fiber.
Whole WheatConcern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Whole grain flour is category-normal but still milled.
Additional note
Whole grain flour, mildly milled.
Cocoa Processed With AlkaliConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Alkalizing is a mild processing step beyond plain cocoa.
Additional note
Alkalized cocoa, mild processing.
Dried CoconutConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Dried coconut is a normal pantry ingredient.
Additional note
Dried coconut, category-normal processing.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food adding plain nutrition.
Additional note
Simple whole nut, recognizable food.
Whole Grain OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple whole grain with minimal processing.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain oats.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable the ingredient profile 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
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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "brown sugar". 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", "brown sugar". 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
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", "almond". 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", "almond". 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", "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 "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 "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 "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 "wheat", "oat", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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.
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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 Wilde Terra Dark Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Cereal 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?
Wilde Terra Dark Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Cereal shows about 6.3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Wilde Terra Dark Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Cereal: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, maple syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole wheat and whole grain oats as base; Almonds add whole-food fat and protein; Fiber around 6g per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugar sources (sugar, syrups, sweetened cherries); Saturated fat from coconut oil and dried coconut; Dark chocolate and sweetened fruit add sugar load.
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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