Breakfast cereals
Nature's Path Organic Maple Nut Instant Oatmeal
8 × 50 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 38
Nature's Path Organic Maple Nut Instant Oatmeal scores 38 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Maple syrup: 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 oatmeal and hot cereal
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INSTANT OATMEAL classic Bob's Red Mill · 8 × 1.23 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 95 out of 100 , 57 points higher -
Gluten Free Homestyle Instant Oatmeal imp Nature's Path · 11.3 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 62 points higher -
Instant Oatmeal Original Simple Truth · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 62 points higher -
Original Regenerative Instant Hot Oatmeal imp Nature's Path · 400 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 62 points higher -
100% Whole Grain Quick Cook Instant Oats Simple Truth Organic · 18 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 62 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Maple Nut Instant Oatmeal
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Maple syrup minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 22 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 420 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 8 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 62.5 = 37.5 → 38
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 420 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g |
| Sugars | 22 g |
| Added sugars | 11.3 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 PACKET (50 g)
Ingredients
- Whole grain rolled oats
- cane sugar (high concern)
- pecans
- sea salt
- maple sugar (high concern)
- natural maple flavour
Label text, as published
Whole grain rolled oats, cane sugar, pecans, sea salt, maple sugar, natural maple flavour.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
May contain: Milk, Peanuts, Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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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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
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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