Breakfast cereals
365 Raisin Bran
15 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 38
365 Raisin Bran 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 Malt 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Raisin Bran
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Malt syrup minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 27.3 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 309 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 14.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 62 = 38
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 | 309 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.2 g |
| Sugars | 27.3 g |
| Added sugars | 14.5 g |
| Fiber | 14.5 g |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 55g
Ingredients
- WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT
- RAISINS
- WHEAT BRAN
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- BARLEY MALT EXTRACT (high concern)
- SALT
- REDUCED IRON
- THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B NACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6). FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9))
Label text, as published
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RAISINS, WHEAT BRAN, CANE SUGAR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B NACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6). FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- 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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“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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk