Oat
Purely Elizabeth Banana Nut Superfood Oatmeal
6 × 1.52 oz
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 66
Purely Elizabeth Banana Nut Superfood Oatmeal scores 66 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.
Better oatmeal and hot cereal
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Apple Cinnamon Pecan Superfood Instant Oatmeal Purely Elizabeth · 2 oz/57 g No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Apple Cinnamon Pecan Superfood Oats Purely Elizabeth · 10 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Oven Toasted Old Fashioned Organic Oats Trader Joe's · 18 oz (510 g) No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Old Fashioned 100% Whole Grain Rolled Oats Quaker Oats · 18 oz (510 g) No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Banana Nut Superfood 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 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 14 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 372 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.4 g |
| Sugars | 16.3 g |
| Added sugars | 11.6 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Protein | 11.6 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 1 serving (43 g)
Ingredients
- organic certified gluten-free oats
- organic coconut sugar (high concern)
- freeze dried bananas
- organic flax seeds
- organic chia seeds
- chicory root powder
- almonds
- sea salt
- organic quinoa flakes
- organic puffed amaranth
Label text, as published
organic certified gluten-free oats, organic coconut sugar, freeze dried bananas, organic flax seeds, organic chia seeds, chicory root powder, almonds, sea salt, organic quinoa flakes, organic puffed amaranth
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
May contain: Milk, Soy, Egg
- 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