Rolled oats
Kodiak Peak Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar
10.58 oz/300 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 27
Kodiak Peak Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar scores 27 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Maple syrup: 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 brown sugar Score 66 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Protein Oatmeal Brown Sugar One Degree Organic Foods · 55 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 65 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Protein Instant Oatmeal Banana Brown Sugar One Degree Organic Foods · 11.6 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 66 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Instant Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar Quaker · 12.1 oz, 8 × 1.51 oz packets No non-nutritive sweeteners · No brown sugar Score 59 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Steel Cut Oats Bob's Red Mill · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 73 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Peak Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
- Maple syrup minus 20 points
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 1.5 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 12 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Saturated fat 1.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 387 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 26.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 73.5 = 26.5 → 27
Can’t score above 79. Contains brown sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 387 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.3 g |
| Sugars | 12 g |
| Added sugars | 12 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 26.7 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 packet (75 g)
Ingredients
- 100% WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS
- PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WITH TAPIOCA STARCH
- MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- BROWN SUGAR (high concern)
- DRIED MAPLE SYRUP (high concern)
- CHIA SEEDS
- WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE WITH SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- SEA SALT
- MONK FRUIT EXTRACT
Label text, as published
100% WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WITH TAPIOCA STARCH, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BROWN SUGAR, DRIED MAPLE SYRUP, CHIA SEEDS, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE WITH SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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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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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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