Breakfast cereals

Grain Berry Raisin Bran with ONYX Sorghum

16.6 oz

Poor out of 100 High confidence

High in sugar
Contains added sugars
Contains whole grains

Why it scores 37

Grain Berry Raisin Bran with ONYX Sorghum scores 37 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 Malt syrup: An added sugar. Strong
minus 14 points Sugars 35 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 quinoa, couscous and other grains

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The Receipt

Raisin Bran with ONYX Sorghum

START100

Ingredients

Sugar minus 20 points

Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
Malt syrup minus 20 points

Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]

subtotal−40

Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]

subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

Sugars 35 g / 100 g minus 14 points

Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points

Strong High in salt. [5]
Energy 367 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
Fiber 11.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points

Strong A good source of fiber. [2]

subtotal−15

TOTAL 37Poor

100 − 63 = 37

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	367 kcal
Fat	0.8 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	80 g
Sugars	35 g
Added sugars	5 g
Fiber	11.7 g
Protein	8.3 g
Salt	0.7 g

Serving: 60g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

Whole Grain Wheat, Raisins, Sugar, Hi-tannin Sorghum Bran, Whole Grain Onyx Sorghum, Salt, Barley Malt Extract, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid), Iron (Ferric Orthophosphate), Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin A (Palmitate), Vitamin E (Acetate), Zinc (Zinc Oxide), Niacinamide, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Folic Acid, Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

Not gluten-free
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

“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

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
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

efsa.europa.eu
Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
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
Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

Score

Why it scores 37

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Nutrition per 100 g

Ingredients

Allergens and diets

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