Muesli
Nature's Path Organic Pumpkin Seed + Flax Granola
35.3 oz (2 lb 3.3 oz) 1 kg
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 38
Nature's Path Organic Pumpkin Seed + Flax Granola 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 Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 18.2 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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Organic Granola Pumpkin Flax Brad's Organic · 11.5 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 96 out of 100 , 58 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g No added sugars · No seed oils Score 96 out of 100 , 58 points higher -
All Organic Apple Cinnamon Sprouted Granola Go Raw · 8 oz/227 g No added sugars · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Peanut Butter Protein Granola Great Value · 11 oz/311 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Coconut Cashew Granola Cascadian Farm · 4×100 No added sugars · No sugar Score 96 out of 100 , 58 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pumpkin Seed + Flax Granola
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 20 points
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 18.2 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 2.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 473 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 7.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 62.5 = 37.5 → 38
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 473 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 18.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.3 g |
| Sugars | 18.2 g |
| Added sugars | 16.4 g |
| Fiber | 7.3 g |
| Protein | 10.9 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup cereal (55 g)
Ingredients
- Whole grain rolled oats
- cane sugar (high concern)
- soy oil
- brown rice flour pumpkin seeds
- flax seeds* oat syrup solids (oat syrup solids, tocopherols (added to enhance freshness))
- sea salt
- molasses (high concern)
- cinnamon
Label text, as published
Whole grain rolled oats*, cane sugar, soy oil*, brown rice flour pumpkin seeds, flax seeds* oat syrup solids* [oat syrup solids*, tocopherols (added to enhance freshness)], sea salt, molasses*, cinnamon*. *Organic. Contains soy. Produced in a facility that uses wheat, peanuts and tree nuts
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More muesli on GoodSwap
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Ancient Grains Probiotic Granola Kirkland Signature · 35.3 oz (1 kg) Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 28 out of 100 Poor -
Oats 'N Honey Granola Bars Nature Valley · 1.49 oz (42 g) Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 14 out of 100 Bad -
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 -
Original Ancient Grain Granola Purely Elizabeth · 12 oz (340 g) High in saturated fatContains added sugarsCertified organicNo additives Score 51 out of 100 Okay -
Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds Quaker · 1.95 kg Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 19 out of 100 Bad -
Vanilla Almond Crisp Bear Naked · 12 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 21 out of 100 Poor
More from Nature's Path Organic
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Heritage Flakes Nature's Path Organic · 375 g Score 46 out of 100 Okay -
Pumpkin Seed + Flax Granola Nature's Path Organic · 115 oz Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Honey Almond Gluten Free Nature's Path Organic · 11 oz Score 29 out of 100 Poor -
Heritage Flakes Nature's Path Organic · 33.5 oz Score 46 out of 100 Okay
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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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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