Porridge with fruits
Kodiak OATMEAL Blueberries & Cream
10.58 oz, 6 × 1.76 oz packets
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 38
Kodiak OATMEAL Blueberries & Cream 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 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 20 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 oatmeal and hot cereal
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Blueberries & Cream Overnight Protein Oats Bob's Red Mill · 240 g Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 73 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Cream of Wheat Original Cream of Wheat · 28 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 59 points higher -
Cream of Wheat Original Hot Cereal Cream of Wheat · 33 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 62 points higher -
Cream of Rice B&G Foods · 14 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 60 points higher -
Blueberry Walnut Superfood Instant Oatmeal Purely Elizabeth · 2 oz/58 g Not ultra-processed · No sugar Score 75 out of 100 , 37 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
OATMEAL Blueberries & Cream
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 20 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 380 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 62.5 = 37.5 → 38
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 380 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 1 packet (50 g)
Ingredients
- 100% whole grain rolled oats
- cane sugar (high concern)
- pea protein concentrate
- tapioca starch
- milk protein concentrate
- whey protein isolate
- sunflower lecithin
- blueberries
- sea salt
- cream
- natural flavor
- citric acid
Label text, as published
100% whole grain rolled oats, cane sugar, pea protein concentrate, tapioca starch, milk protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, sunflower lecithin, blueberries, sea salt, cream, natural flavor, citric acid.
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.
Packaging
Paperboard
Context only: no points in v1.
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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