Muesli
Cascadian Farm Cinnamon Raisin Granola
11 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 28
Cascadian Farm Cinnamon Raisin Granola scores 28 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Cinnamon Raisin Granola
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 25 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 429 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 72 = 28
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 429 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g |
| Sugars | 25 g |
| Added sugars | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 0.66 cup (60 g)
Ingredients
- Whole Grain Oats
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Rice
- Raisins
- Sunflower Oil
- Molasses (high concern)
- Sea Salt
- Cinnamon
- Natural Flavor
Label text, as published
Whole Grain Oats*, Cane Sugar*, Rice*, Raisins*, Sunflower Oil*, Molasses*, Sea Salt, Cinnamon*, Natural Flavor*. Rosemary Extract* Added to Protect Flavor. *Organic
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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