Porridge with fruits
Quaker Immunity Instant Oatmeal Blueberry Blackberry
8.4 oz, 6 × 1.41 oz packets
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- No synthetic dyes
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 48
Quaker Immunity Instant Oatmeal Blueberry Blackberry scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) 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 17.5 g / 100 g: 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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Original Regenerative Instant Hot Oatmeal imp Nature's Path · 400 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
Organic Instant Oatmeal Original 365 Whole Foods Market · 8 × 1.41 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
Instant Oatmeal Original Simple Truth · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 52 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
Immunity Instant Oatmeal Blueberry Blackberry
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 17.5 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Saturated fat 1.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 375 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 7.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 52 = 48
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 375 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 72.5 g |
| Sugars | 17.5 g |
| Added sugars | 15 g |
| Fiber | 7.5 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 packet (40 g)
Ingredients
- Whole grain oats
- sugar (high concern)
- dried blueberries
- dried blackberries
- natural flavor
- salt
- black carrot juice concentrate (color)
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- vitamin E acetate
- vitamin A palmitate
Label text, as published
Whole grain oats, sugar, dried blueberries, dried blackberries, natural flavor, salt, black carrot juice concentrate (color), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin E acetate, vitamin A palmitate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Composite material, Paperboard
Context only: no points in v1.
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Instant Oatmeal Raisin, Date & Walnut Quaker · 10.4 oz, 8 × 1.3 oz packets High in sugarContains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 54 out of 100 Okay -
Instant Oatmeal Strawberries & Cream Quaker · 8.4 oz, 8 × 1.05 oz packets Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 45 out of 100 Okay -
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More from Quaker
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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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