Breakfast cereals
Seitenbacher Organic müsil
1 lb/16 oz/454 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 45
Seitenbacher Organic müsil scores 45 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Maple syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 11.1 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better breakfast cereals
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Organic Bare Multigrain Cereal With Flax Betteroats · 11.8 oz Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 55 points higher -
Organic Corn Flakes The Real Cereal Co. · 240.0 g Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
Oat Flakes, Organic Eden · 16 oz Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 55 points higher -
Organic Whole Grain Toasted O's Cereal Field Day · 14 oz Less saturated fat · No maple syrup Score 76 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Organic Toasted Oats Cereal Full Circle · 30 g Less saturated fat · No maple syrup Score 76 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic müsil
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Maple syrup minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 17.8 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Saturated fat 11.1 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 444 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 11.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 55 = 45
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 444 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.2 g |
| Sugars | 17.8 g |
| Added sugars | 15.6 g |
| Fiber | 11.1 g |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 0.33 cup (45 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC OATS
- ORGANIC CHOCOLATE (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC COCOA POWDER)
- ORGANIC BARLEY FLAKES
- ORGANIC SOY FLAKES (ORGANIC GMO FREE CORN, ORGANIC MAPLE SYRUP, SEA SALT) (not recognized)
- ORGANIC COCONUT
- ORGANIC FLAX SEEDS
- ORGANIC SUNFLOWER KERNELS
Label text, as published
ORGANIC OATS, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC COCOA POWDER), ORGANIC BARLEY FLAKES, ORGANIC SOY FLAKES (ORGANIC GMO FREE CORN, ORGANIC GMO FREE SOY, ORGANIC MAPLE SYRUP, SEA SALT), ORGANIC COCONUT, ORGANIC FLAX SEEDS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER KERNELS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk