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Michele's Toasted Muesli

1 lb/454 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 61

Michele's Toasted Muesli scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Maple syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Sugars 14.3 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Michele's Toasted Muesli

START100

Ingredients

  • Maple syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−20

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 14.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 5.4 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [5]
  • Energy 429 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 61Good

100 − 39 = 61

Can’t score above 79. Contains maple syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

GTIN 00793573321015 · 2026-03-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy429 kcal
Fat25 g
Saturated fat5.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates46.4 g
Sugars14.3 g
Added sugars3.6 g
Fiber10.7 g
Protein14.3 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 0.25 cup (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

ROLLED OATS*, APRICOTS*, RAISINS*, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, PUMPKIN SEEDS*, ALMONDS, PECANS, PURE MAPLE SYRUP, UNSWEETENED COCONUT*, GOLDEN FLAX SEEDS*.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  6. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk