Muesli
Bob's Red Mill Granola Coconut Spice Homestyle
11 oz (312 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 21
Bob's Red Mill Granola Coconut Spice Homestyle scores 21 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Maple syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. 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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Coconut Cashew Granola Cascadian Farm · 11 oz No added sugars · No maple syrup Score 63 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Grain-Free Coconut Cashew Nut Granola Purely Elizabeth · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No maple syrup Score 55 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 96 out of 100 , 75 points higher -
Blueberry Vanilla Granola Cascadian Farm Organic · 311 g No added sugars · No maple syrup Score 64 out of 100 , 43 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
Granola Coconut Spice Homestyle
Ingredients
- Maple syrup minus 20 points
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 16.7 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 500 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 79.5 = 20.5 → 21
Can’t score above 79. Contains maple syrup, 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). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 500 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 26.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56.7 g |
| Sugars | 16.7 g |
| Added sugars | 16.7 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 1 portion (30 g)
Ingredients
- Whole grain oats
- coconut
- maple syrup (high concern)
- coconut oil
- brown sugar (high concern)
- sunflower seeds
- spices
- salt
- natural flavor
- mixed tocopherols (antioxidant)
Label text, as published
Whole grain oats, coconut, maple syrup, coconut oil, brown sugar, sunflower seeds, spices, salt, natural flavor, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten, Sesame
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Oats 'N Honey Granola Bars Nature Valley · 1.49 oz (42 g) Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 14 out of 100 Bad -
Nut Granola Blueberry Cinnamon Sweet & Crunchy Snacks Generation LLC · 624 g Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 70 out of 100 Good -
Blueberry Hemp Ancient Grain Granola Purely Elizabeth · 10 oz High in sugarHigh in saturated fatContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 29 out of 100 Poor -
Protein Granola Oats & Honey High-Protein Crunch Nútrait · 11 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 61 out of 100 Good -
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More from Bob's Red Mill
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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