Rolled oats
Quaker Protein Oatmeal
300 g (6 × 50 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 63
Quaker Protein Oatmeal scores 63 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 5 points Sugars 10 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring, industrial protein and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
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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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Quaker Protein Oatmeal
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 10 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 360 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 10 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 20 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 37 = 63
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 360 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 packet (50 g)
Ingredients
- Whole grain oats
- dried apples
- whey protein concentrate
- whey protein isolate
- cinnamon
- salt
- natural flavors
- soy lecithin
- potassium salt
- stevia leaf extract
- monk fruit extract
Label text, as published
Whole grain oats, dried apples, whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, cinnamon, salt, natural flavors, soy lecithin, potassium salt, stevia leaf extract, monk fruit extract. Contains milk and soy ingredients.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, 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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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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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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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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“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