Food
Purely Elizabeth Original Ancient Grain Granola
18 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 62
Purely Elizabeth Original Ancient Grain Granola scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 23.3 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 11.7 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better granola and muesli
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Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Familia · 32 oz Less sugar · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Date & Matcha Muesli O'Plant · 350 g Less sugar · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g Less sugar · Less saturated fat Score 96 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Organic Granola Pumpkin Flax Brad's Organic · 11.5 oz Less sugar · Less saturated fat Score 96 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Coconut Cashew Granola Cascadian Farm · 4×100 Less sugar · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original Ancient Grain Granola
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 23.3 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 11.7 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 433 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 38 = 62
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat and sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 433 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63.3 g |
| Sugars | 23.3 g |
| Added sugars | 20 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
Serving: 1 serving (30 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Certified Gluten-free Oats
- Organic Coconut Sugar (high concern)
- Organic Coconut Oil
- Organic Sunflower Seeds
- Organic Puffed Amaranth
- Organic Quinoa Flakes
- Organic Chia Seeds
- Organic Cinnamon
- Sea Salt
Label text, as published
Organic Certified Gluten-free Oats, Organic Coconut Sugar†, Organic Coconut Oil†, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Puffed Amaranth, Organic Quinoa Flakes, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Cinnamon, Sea Salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Purely Elizabeth
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Original Ancient Grain Granola Purely Elizabeth · 12 oz (340 g) Score 51 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Original Salty-sweet Granola Purely Elizabeth · 34 oz Score 51 out of 100 Okay -
Cookie Granola Purely Elizabeth Score 16 out of 100 Bad -
Classic Cinnamon Superfood Instant Oatmeal Purely Elizabeth · 6 × 1.52 oz Score 64 out of 100 Good
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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk