Muesli
Nature's Path Organic Smoothie bowl
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 24
Nature's Path Organic Smoothie bowl scores 24 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Honey: 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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Peanut butter granola Magic Spoon · 8 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 68 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Honey Almond Protein Granola Magic Spoon · 8 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 65 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 96 out of 100 , 72 points higher -
Blueberry Vanilla Granola Cascadian Farm Organic · 311 g No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 64 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Dark Chocolate Organic Granola Alter Eco · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No coconut sugar Score 64 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Smoothie bowl
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Honey 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 6.7 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 467 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 13.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 76.5 = 23.5 → 24
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut 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). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 467 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63.3 g |
| Sugars | 16.7 g |
| Added sugars | 13.3 g |
| Fiber | 13.3 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1/4 cup (30 g)
Ingredients
- GLUTEN FREE WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS
- GLUTEN FREE WHOLE OAT FLOUR
- COCONUT SUGAR (high concern)
- AVOCADO OIL
- CHIA SEEDS
- HONEY (high concern)
- DRIED COCONUT
- COCONUT OIL
- FREEZE-DRIED BERRY BLEND (FREEZE-DRIED BLUEBERRIES, FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRIES, FREEZE-DRIED RASPBERRIES)
- GLUTEN FREE OAT FIBER
- STRAWBERRY FLAVOR
- GREENS BLEND (BARLEY GRASS, SPIRULINA, WHEATGRASS, BROCCOLI, CHLORELLA, KALE, SPINACH)
- FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRY POWDER
- SEA SALT
- TOCOHPEROLS (VITAMIN E) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
GLUTEN FREE WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS*, GLUTEN FREE WHOLE OAT FLOUR*, COCONUT SUGAR*, AVOCADO OIL*, CHIA SEEDS*, HONEY*, DRIED COCONUT*, COCONUT OIL*, FREEZE-DRIED BERRY BLEND* (FREEZE-DRIED BLUEBERRIES*, FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRIES*, FREEZE-DRIED RASPBERRIES*), GLUTEN FREE OAT FIBER*, STRAWBERRY FLAVOR*, GREENS BLEND* (BARLEY GRASS*, SPIRULINA*, WHEATGRASS*, BROCCOLI*, CHLORELLA*, KALE*, SPINACH*), FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRY POWDER*, SEA SALT, TOCOHPEROLS (VITAMIN E).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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 -
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More from Nature's Path Organic
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Pumpkin Seed + Flax Granola Nature's Path Organic · 35.3 oz (2 lb 3.3 oz) 1 kg Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Heritage Flakes Nature's Path Organic · 375 g Score 46 out of 100 Okay -
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Frosted MmMaple Brown Sugar Flavored Toaster Pastries Nature's Path Organic · 11 oz Score 6 out of 100 Bad
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