Oatmeal
Kodiak Cakes Protein-Packed Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar
2.12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 25
Kodiak Cakes Protein-Packed Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar scores 25 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 Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better oatmeal and hot cereal
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Instant Oatmeal Fiber & Protein Maple Brown Sugar Quaker · 344 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 66 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
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Protein Instant Oatmeal Banana Brown Sugar One Degree Organic Foods · 11.6 oz Not ultra-processed · No sugar Score 66 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Protein Oats Classic Rolled Oats Kodiak · 16 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 81 out of 100 , 56 points higher -
Protein Oats Bob's Red Mill · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 75 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Protein-Packed Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
- Maple syrup minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 15 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 383 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 75.5 = 24.5 → 25
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 383 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars | 15 g |
| Added sugars | 15 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 23.3 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 packet (60 g)
Ingredients
- 100% WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS
- PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WITH TAPIOCA STARCH
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- BROWN SUGAR (high concern)
- WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE WITH SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- DRIED MAPLE SYRUP (high concern)
- MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE
- SEA SALT
- NATURAL FLAVOR
Label text, as published
100% WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WITH TAPIOCA STARCH, CANE SUGAR, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BROWN SUGAR, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE WITH SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, DRIED MAPLE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Gluten
May contain: Tree nuts, Soy, Egg
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More oatmeal on GoodSwap
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Protein Packed Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar Kodiak · 10.58 oz, 6 × 1.76 oz packets Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 17 out of 100 Bad -
Instant Oatmeal Lower Sugar Maple & Brown Sugar Quaker · 9.5 oz, 8 × 1.19 oz packets Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 49 out of 100 Okay -
Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety Quaker · 12.1 oz, 8z 1.51 oz packets Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsNo additives Score 47 out of 100 Okay -
Instant Oatmeal Dinosaur Eggs Brown Sugar Quaker · 14.1 oz, 8 × 1.76 oz packets Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains palm oilSeed-oil free Score 8 out of 100 Bad -
Overnight Oats Mush Contains added sugarsNo additivesContains whole grains Score 69 out of 100 Good -
Peanut Butter Flavour Hot Oat Cereal with Soy Protein Quaker · 58 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 42 out of 100 Okay
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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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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org