Oatmeal
Mush Overnight Oats
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 69
Mush Overnight Oats scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 3 points Sugars 5.7 g / 100 g: Contains some 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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Rolled Overnight Oats Quaker Oats · 19 oz No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Pumpkin Overnight Oats Trader Joe's · 5.5 oz No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 94 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Overnight Oats Vanilla Trader Joe's No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 92 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Australian Creamy Style Instant Oats Red Tractor · 32 oz No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Quick Oats 100% Whole Grain Great Value · 42 oz/1.19 kg No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 31 = 69
Can’t score above 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 142 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.3 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 141g
Ingredients
- Coconut Milk (Water, Coconut)
- Rolled Oats
- Dried Blueberries (Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate)
- Sea Salt
- Almond Milk (Water, Almonds)
- Rolled Oats
- Dates
- Vanilla Extract
- Sea Salt
- Almond Milk (Water, Almonds)
- Rolled Oats
- Dried Apples (Apples, Apple Juice Concentrate)
- Cinnamon
- Sea Salt
Label text, as published
Coconut Milk (Water, Coconut), Rolled Oats, Dried Blueberries (Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate), Sea Salt., Almond Milk (Water, Almonds), Rolled Oats, Dates, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt., Almond Milk (Water, Almonds), Rolled Oats, Dried Apples (Apples, Apple Juice Concentrate), Cinnamon, Sea Salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, 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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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