Breakfast cereals
Kashi Organic Cinanon Harvest Whole Wheat Biscuits with Sweet Cinnamon
14 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 62
Kashi Organic Cinanon Harvest Whole Wheat Biscuits with Sweet Cinnamon scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 8 points Sugars 14.8 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Weis, shredded wheat, bite size, 100% natural whole grain cereal Weis · 16.4 oz/1.025 lb/465 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Cinanon Harvest Whole Wheat Biscuits with Sweet Cinnamon
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 14.8 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Energy 328 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 11.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 38.5 = 61.5 → 62
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 328 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.7 g |
| Sugars | 14.8 g |
| Added sugars | 14.8 g |
| Fiber | 11.5 g |
| Protein | 11.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 31 biscuits (61 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
whole grain wheat, cane sugar, cinnamon, natural flavor
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Hdpe 2 high density polyethylene, Cardboard
Context only: no points in v1.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org