Breakfast cereals
Purely Elizabeth Classic Cinnamon Superfood Instant Oatmeal
6 × 1.52 oz
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 64
Purely Elizabeth Classic Cinnamon Superfood Instant Oatmeal scores 64 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 8 points Sugars 16.3 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Classic Cinnamon Superfood Instant Oatmeal
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 16.3 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 372 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 14 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 36.5 = 63.5 → 64
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 372 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 69.8 g |
| Sugars | 16.3 g |
| Added sugars | 14 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Protein | 11.6 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 serving (43 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE OATS
- ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC FLAX SEEDS
- ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS
- CHICORY ROOT POWDER
- CINNAMON
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES
- ORGANIC PUFFED AMARANTH
Label text, as published
ORGANIC CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC FLAX SEEDS, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, CHICORY ROOT POWDER, CINNAMON, SEA SALT, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC PUFFED AMARANTH.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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