Breakfast cereals
Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Organic Granola
8 oz
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 64
Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Organic Granola scores 64 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7.5 points Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient): Contains added sugar. 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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Organic Granola Pumpkin Flax Brad's Organic · 11.5 oz Less saturated fat · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 96 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Familia · 32 oz Less saturated fat · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g Less saturated fat · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 96 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Coconut Cashew Granola Cascadian Farm · 4×100 No non-nutritive sweeteners · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Date & Matcha Muesli O'Plant · 350 g Less saturated fat · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 36 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Dark Chocolate Organic Granola
Ingredients
- Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient) minus 7.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 13.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 500 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 36 = 64
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 500 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 26.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars | 13.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 portion (30 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC OATS
- ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
- ORGANIC DATE POWDER
- ORGANIC FAIR TRADE 100% CACAO DARK CHOCOLATE (ORGANIC CACAO BEANS, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER) (moderate concern)
- ORGANIC COCOA POWDER
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT (FOR FRESHNESS)
- ORGANIC MONK FRUIT
Label text, as published
ORGANIC OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC DATE POWDER, ORGANIC FAIR TRADE 100% CACAO DARK CHOCOLATE (ORGANIC CACAO BEANS, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER), ORGANIC COCOA POWDER, SEA SALT, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT (FOR FRESHNESS), ORGANIC MONK FRUIT
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Protein Cereal Catalina Crunch · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains seed oils Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Cinnamon Cheerios Protein General Mills · 317 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 14 out of 100 Bad -
Chocolate Granola Kodiak · 1 unit High in saturated fatContains added sugarsNo additives Score 64 out of 100 Good -
Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety Quaker Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsNo additives Score 47 out of 100 Okay
More from Alter Eco
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Classic Blackout Alter Eco · 2.82 oz Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Cashew Butter Organic Granola Alter Eco · 8 oz Score 72 out of 100 Good -
Organic Dark Chocolate Burnt Caramel Alter Eco · 2.82 oz/80 g Score 8 out of 100 Bad -
Dark Super Blackout Organic Chocolate Alter Eco · 2.65 oz Score 58 out of 100 Okay
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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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“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
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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.”
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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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“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
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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