Cereals and their products
Meijer Toasted Oats Whole Grain Oat Cereal
18 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 79
Meijer Toasted Oats Whole Grain Oat Cereal scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 9.8 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. 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
Toasted Oats Whole Grain Oat Cereal
Ingredients
- Sodium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 366 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 9.8 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 12.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 366 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 73.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 9.8 g |
| Protein | 12.2 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1.5 cup (41 g)
Ingredients
- Whole grain oat flour
- wheat starch
- calcium carbonate
- salt
- trisodium phosphate
- caramel color. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron)
- niacinamide (vitamin b3)
- zinc oxide
- thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1)
- calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5)
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6)
- folic acid
Label text, as published
Whole grain oat flour, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, salt, trisodium phosphate, caramel color. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Meijer
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
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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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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“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