Cereals and their products
Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal Cranberry Almond
372 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 34
Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal Cranberry Almond scores 34 out of 100 (Poor) 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 11 points Sugars 19.4 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better oatmeal and hot cereal
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Protein Oats Classic Rolled Oats Kodiak · 16 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 81 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
100% Whole Grain Quick Cook Instant Oats Simple Truth Organic · 18 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 66 points higher -
Instant Grits Original Quaker · 0.98 oz/28 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 45 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
Protein Instant Oatmeal Cranberry Almond
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Canola oil minus 0.5 points
- Safflower oil minus 0.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 19.4 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 1.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 371 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 66.5 = 33.5 → 34
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 371 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.9 g |
| Sugars | 19.4 g |
| Added sugars | 16.1 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g |
| Protein | 19.4 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 packet (62 g)
Ingredients
- whole grain rolled oats
- sugar (high concern)
- whey protein concentrate
- almonds
- dried cranberries
- whey protein isolate
- salt
- maltodextrin
- natural flavor
- rice flour
- vegetable oils (sunflower, canola, safflower, almond oil)
- soy lecithin
Label text, as published
whole grain rolled oats, sugar, whey protein concentrate, almonds, dried cranberries, whey protein isolate, salt, maltodextrin, natural flavor, rice flour, vegetable oils (sunflower, canola, safflower and/or almond oil), soy lecithin,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy, Gluten
- Not vegan
- 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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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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“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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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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“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