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Betteroats Steel Cut Oatmeal Original
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Betteroats Steel Cut Oatmeal Original

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Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 97

Betteroats Steel Cut Oatmeal Original scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Fiber 9.1 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
  3. Protein 12.1 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Steel Cut Oatmeal Original

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.6 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [2]
  • Fiber 9.1 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
  • Protein 12.1 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal+5
TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3 = 97

GTIN 00042400015932 · 2026-07-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy394 kcal
Fat9.1 g
Saturated fat1.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates66.7 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber9.1 g
Protein12.1 g
Salt0.6 g

Serving: 1 pouch (33 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Whole Grain Steel Cut Oats, Flaxseed, Stearic Acid, Salt.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Paperboard

Context only: no points in v1.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov