Muesli with fruits
Bob's Red Mill Apple Blueberry Granola
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Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 49
Bob's Red Mill Apple Blueberry Granola scores 49 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 11 points Sugars 23.1 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 granola and muesli
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Apple, Raisin & Walnut Granola Nature's Promise Organic · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
All Organic Apple Cinnamon Sprouted Granola Go Raw · 8 oz/227 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Fruit nut muesli 365 Everyday Value · 472 g Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 92 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Familia · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 51 points higher -
Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Bio-Familia Ag · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 94 out of 100 , 45 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Apple Blueberry Granola
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 23.1 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Energy 385 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 51.5 = 48.5 → 49
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 385 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76.9 g |
| Sugars | 23.1 g |
| Added sugars | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 52 g
Ingredients
- Whole grain rolled oats
- cane sugar (high concern)
- whole grain brown rice flour
- mixed fruit blend concentrate (pineapple, pear, peach)
- unsulphured dried apples
- oat flour
- natural blueberry flavor
- vitamin E
Label text, as published
Whole grain rolled oats, cane sugar, whole grain brown rice flour, mixed fruit blend concentrate (pineapple, pear, peach), unsulphured dried apples, oat flour, natural blueberry flavor, vitamin E.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More muesli with fruits on GoodSwap
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Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g No additivesContains whole grains Score 96 out of 100 Excellent -
Love Crunch Dark Chocolate & Red Berries Nature's Path · 26.4 oz / 750 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Triple Berry Crunch Granola Bear Naked · 12 oz (340 g) Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 16 out of 100 Bad -
Classic Bircher Apple Cinnamon Almond Muesli Cereal Seven Sundays · 12 oz (340 g) No additivesContains whole grains Score 97 out of 100 Excellent -
Swiss Müesli Premium Recipe Bio-Familia Ag · 21 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 58 out of 100 Okay
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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“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