Oat
Nature's Path LOVE CRUNCH PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER Premium Organic Granola
11 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 48
Nature's Path LOVE CRUNCH PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER Premium Organic Granola scores 48 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 20 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
-
Peanut Butter Protein Granola Great Value · 11 oz/311 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Organic Granola Pumpkin Flax Brad's Organic · 11.5 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Coconut Cashew Granola Cascadian Farm · 4×100 Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Fruit nut muesli 365 Everyday Value · 472 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 44 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
LOVE CRUNCH PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER Premium Organic Granola
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Pea protein minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 20 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 52.5 = 47.5 → 48
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 483 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 23.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 5 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 16.7 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 60g
Ingredients
- Whole grain rolled oats
- cane sugar (high concern)
- peanut butter
- sunflower oil
- soy oil
- peanuts
- textured pea protein
- pea protein
- rice starch
- sea salt
- natural flavor
- tapioca starch
- tocopherols
Label text, as published
Whole grain rolled oats, cane sugar, peanut butter, sunflower oil and/or soy oil, peanuts, textured pea protein, pea protein, rice starch, sea salt, natural flavor, tapioca starch, tocopherols.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Soy, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More oat on GoodSwap
-
Great Grains Raisins, Dates & Pecans Cereal Post · 453 g High in sugarContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 32 out of 100 Poor -
Steel Cut Oatmeal Original Betteroats · 10 Contains whole grains Score 97 out of 100 Excellent -
Oven Toasted Old Fashioned Organic Oats Trader Joe's · 18 oz (510 g) Certified organicNo additivesContains whole grains Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats Bob's Red Mill · 24 oz/680 g No additivesContains whole grains Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Vanilla Pecan Collagen Protein Oats Purely Elizabeth · 8 oz Contains added sugarsNo additivesContains whole grains Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Quick Oats Northern Golden · 18 oz (1 lb 2 oz) 510 g No additivesContains whole grains Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
More from Nature's Path
-
Love Crunch Dark Chocolate & Red Berries Nature's Path · 26.4 oz / 750 g Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Smart Bran Cereal Nature's Path Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
Crispy Rice Nature's Path · 10 oz Score 54 out of 100 Okay -
Qi'a Gluten-Free Oatmeal – Superseeds & Grains Nature's Path · 8 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
Sources
-
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
-
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
-
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
-
“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
-
“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
-
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
-
“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
-
7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
-
“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