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Wilde Terra No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Almond Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Wilde Terra no added sugar blueberry vanilla almond granola received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a mostly recognizable granola built on oats, almonds, dates, and blueberries, but the isolated soy protein, rice starch, refined oil blend, and vague natural flavor push it into more engineered territory. It reads as a treat to eat occasionally rather than a daily staple. The main reasons are the refined oil blend, the isolate and starch helpers, and the undefined flavor system. Main considerations include refined canola and/or sunflower oil blend, undefined natural flavor, and soy protein isolate and rice starch formulation helpers. Simpler options: Choose a granola listing a single named oil or none at all; look for granola with whole oats, nuts, and fruit without isolates or flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined canola and/or sunflower oil blend
- Undefined natural flavor
- Soy protein isolate and rice starch formulation helpers
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a granola listing a single named oil or none at all
- Look for granola with whole oats, nuts, and fruit without isolates or flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Wilde Terra No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Almond Granola
- Brand
- Wilde Terra
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00016000234413- Serving size
- 59 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
No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Almond Granola
Wilde Terra
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola and/or sunflower oil, soy protein isolate, and rice starch add refined, formulation-oriented inputs to an otherwise recognizable granola base.
Consider This
Soy protein isolate, rice starch, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated snack builds rather than a simple homemade recipe.
Good Substitutes
Try a granola with just oats, nuts, dried fruit, and a little oil or honey, with no isolates, starches, or flavor systems.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a mostly recognizable granola built on oats, almonds, dates, and blueberries, but the isolated soy protein, rice starch, refined oil blend, and vague natural flavor push it into more engineered territory. It reads as a treat to eat occasionally rather than a daily staple. The main reasons are the refined oil blend, the isolate and starch helpers, and the undefined flavor system.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined canola and/or sunflower oil blend
- Undefined natural flavor
- Soy protein isolate and rice starch formulation helpers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Canola and/or Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil with unclear source.
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition.
- Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness — Added preservative for shelf life.
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition.
- Canola and/or Sunflower Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil with unspecified source.
- Soy Protein Isolate (6/10) — Isolated protein used as a formulation input.
Better choice tips
- Choose a granola listing a single named oil or none at all.
- Look for granola with whole oats, nuts, and fruit without isolates or flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Whole Grain Oats, Soy Protein Isolate, Date Powder, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Almonds, Coconut Oil, Dried Blueberries, Rice Starch, Rice Flour, Natural Flavor, 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.
Natural FlavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Undefined flavor blends can hide multiple processed components.
Additional note
Undefined flavor system; source and composition not specified.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Soy Protein IsolateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein signals a rebuilt, formulation-oriented ingredient.
Additional note
Isolated protein added for protein content.
Canola and/or Sunflower OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users avoiding industrial oils.
Additional note
Refined seed oil; the exact oil is unclear.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil with unspecified source.
Rice StarchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined starchAdditive
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Starch fractions often serve texture engineering in packaged snacks.
Additional note
Refined starch used for texture.
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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 preservative supports shelf life rather than food structure.
Additional note
Added as an antioxidant preservative.
Family watchlist
Preservative added for shelf life.
Coconut OilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added fat for texture and mouthfeel in a formulated snack.
Additional note
Refined-style plant fat, commonly used in snacks.
Date PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple sweetener
What this is
Simple sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Whole-fruit sweetening, though concentrated.
Additional note
Ground dried dates used as sweetener.
Rice FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common refined grain, mildly processed.
Additional note
Refined grain flour.
Dried BlueberriesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDried fruit
What this is
Dried fruit
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable fruit, though dried fruit is concentrated.
Additional note
Dried fruit; may include added sugar or oil.
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.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Whole nut, recognizable.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Simple, common seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "whole grain". See ingredients for details.)
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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "whole grain". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "date". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein isolate", "soy protein". 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", "soy protein", "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", "soy protein", "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", "soy protein", "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 "flour". See ingredients for details.)
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". 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 "flour", "oat", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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 Wilde Terra No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Almond Granola 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 No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Almond Granola shows about 5.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Wilde Terra No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Almond Granola: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include date powder (natural fruit sweetener, no added sugar). 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 first ingredient; Good fiber (5g) and protein (15g) per serving; No added sugar; sweetened with dates.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Seed oil (canola/sunflower) and coconut oil present; Saturated fat around 3.5g per serving; Soy protein isolate and rice starch add processing.
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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