Breakfast cereals
Cascadian Farm Cinnamon Apple Granola
11 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 62
Cascadian Farm Cinnamon Apple Granola scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- 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
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 5.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better granola and muesli
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Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Familia · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 96 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Coconut Cashew Granola Cascadian Farm · 4×100 Not ultra-processed Score 96 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Date & Matcha Muesli O'Plant · 350 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Organic Granola Pumpkin Flax Brad's Organic · 11.5 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 96 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cinnamon Apple Granola
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 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
- Saturated fat 5.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 492 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 8.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 38 = 62
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 492 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.3 g |
| Sugars | 14.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.2 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 0.67 cup (61 g)
Ingredients
- Whole Grain Oats
- Crisp Rice
- Sunflower Oil
- Date Powder
- Dried Coconut
- Dried Apples
- Apple Powder
- Cinnamon
- Sea Salt
- Natural Flavor
Label text, as published
Whole Grain Oats*, Crisp Rice*, Sunflower Oil*, Date Powder*, Dried Coconut*, Dried Apples*, Apple Powder*, Cinnamon*, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor*. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness. *Organic
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More breakfast cereals on GoodSwap
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Grape-Nuts Cereal Post · 20.5 oz (1 lb 4.5 oz) 581 g No additivesContains whole grains Score 93 out of 100 Excellent -
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Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Protein Cereal Catalina Crunch · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains seed oils Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Bite Size Shredded Wheat Great Value · 8 servings Net wt 16.4 oz Contains whole grains Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Organic Cinnamon Harvest Kashi · 19 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organicNo additives Score 62 out of 100 Good -
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More from Cascadian Farm
Sources
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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.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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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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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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