Breakfast cereals
One Degree Organic Foods Sprouted Quinoa Cacao Granola
312 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 46
One Degree Organic Foods Sprouted Quinoa Cacao Granola scores 46 out of 100 (Okay) 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 11 points Sugars 22.2 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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All Organic Apple Cinnamon Sprouted Granola Go Raw · 8 oz/227 g No added sugars · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g No added sugars · No seed oils Score 96 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Fruit nut muesli 365 Everyday Value · 472 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 92 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Familia · 32 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 54 points higher -
Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Bio-Familia Ag · 12 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 94 out of 100 , 48 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sprouted Quinoa Cacao Granola
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 22.2 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Energy 444 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 7.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 54.5 = 45.5 → 46
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 444 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74.1 g |
| Sugars | 22.2 g |
| Added sugars | 22.2 g |
| Fiber | 7.4 g |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (30 g)
Ingredients
- SPROUTED GLUTEN-FREE ORGANIC OATS
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP (high concern)
- SPROUTED ORGANIC BROWN RICE
- ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- WATER
- ORGANIC QUINOA
- ORGANIC CACAO POWDER
- UNREFINED SALT
- TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E)
Label text, as published
SPROUTED GLUTEN-FREE ORGANIC OATS, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, SPROUTED ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, WATER, ORGANIC QUINOA, ORGANIC CACAO POWDER, UNREFINED SALT, TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from One Degree Organic Foods
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Sprouted Rolled Oats One Degree Organic Foods · 5 lb (80 oz) 2.27 kg Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Supergrain Granola One Degree Organic Foods · 35.3 oz Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Sprouted Brown Rice Cacao Crisps One Degree Organic Foods · 10 oz/283 g Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
Vanilla Chia Granola One Degree Organic Foods · 11 oz Score 64 out of 100 Good
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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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