Muesli
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market, Organic Oat & Honey Granola
17 oz/482 g
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 28
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market, Organic Oat & Honey Granola scores 28 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 Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 27.3 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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Mountain rise organics whole grain granola, original Mountain Rise Organics · 13 oz Less sugar · No corn syrup Score 67 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Cinnamon Raisin Organic Granola Alter Eco · 8 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 68 out of 100 , 40 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 , 51 points higher -
nut granola HONEY NUT Nuttrail · 22 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 73 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
nut granola HONEY NUT Nutrail · 8 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 73 out of 100 , 45 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market, Organic Oat & Honey Granola
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Honey minus 10 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 27.3 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Energy 436 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 5.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 72 = 28
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). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 436 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 72.7 g |
| Sugars | 27.3 g |
| Added sugars | 27.3 g |
| Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (55 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC CRISP BROWN RICE (ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, SALT)
- ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL
- ORGANIC WHOLE OAT FLOUR
- ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP (high concern)
- ORGANIC ALMONDS
- ORGANIC HONEY (high concern)
- ORGANIC MOLASSES (high concern)
- SALT
- MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ADDED TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CRISP BROWN RICE (ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, SALT), ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC WHOLE OAT FLOUR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC ALMONDS, ORGANIC HONEY, ORGANIC MOLASSES, SALT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ADDED TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
May contain: Soy
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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