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Kashi Blueberry Almond Cereal
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Kashi Blueberry Almond Cereal

14.5 oz

Poor out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains seed oils
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 25

Kashi Blueberry Almond Cereal scores 25 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Blueberry Almond Cereal

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Ingredients

  • Corn syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Inulin (chicory root fiber)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Canola oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [5][6][7][8]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [9][4]
subtotal−45.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated)
    Strong No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. [4]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring and industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate. [4]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 19.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
  • Energy 386 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 14 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal−9
TOTAL 25Poor

100 − 75.5 = 24.5 → 25

Can’t score above 79. Contains corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00018627113553 · 2024-06-19

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy386 kcal
Fat7.9 g
Saturated fat0.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates77.2 g
Sugars19.3 g
Added sugars15.8 g
Fiber14 g
Protein10.5 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 0.75 cup (57 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

ROLLED OATS, BROWN RICE SYRUP, KASHI PUFFED WHOLE GRAIN BLEND (WHEAT, BROWN RICE, RYE, BARLEY), CANE SUGAR, DRIED BLUEBERRIES (BLUEBERRIES, CANE SUGAR), CHICORY ROOT FIBER, ALMONDS, PUFFED MILLET, CANOLA OIL, CARROT JUICE AND BLUEBERRY JUICE FOR COLOR, SOY FLAKES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E) FOR FRESHNESS, VITAMIN D MUSHROOM POWDER, TRITICALE, BUCKWHEAT, SESAME SEEDS

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame

  • Not gluten-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  6. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  7. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  8. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  9. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov