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Alter Eco Cinnamon Raisin Organic Granola
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Breakfast cereals

Alter Eco Cinnamon Raisin Organic Granola

8 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Seed-oil free
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 68

Alter Eco Cinnamon Raisin Organic Granola scores 68 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugars 20 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
  2. Saturated fat 16.7 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
  3. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging

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

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The Receipt

Cinnamon Raisin Organic Granola

START100

Ingredients

  • Monk fruit extract
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 20 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [4]
  • Saturated fat 16.7 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 0.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [6]
  • Energy 500 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal−22
TOTAL 68Good

100 − 32.5 = 67.5 → 68

Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]

GTIN 00817670012383 · 2026-03-04

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy500 kcal
Fat23.3 g
Saturated fat16.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates63.3 g
Sugars20 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber6.7 g
Protein6.7 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 30 g

Ingredients

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

ORGANIC OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC DATE POWDER, ORGANIC RAISINS, ORGANIC CINNAMON, SEA SALT, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT (FOR FRESHNESS), ORGANIC MONK FRUIT

Allergens and diets

Contains: Gluten

May contain: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy

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

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. 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

  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. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  7. 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