Muesli
Blue Stripes Whole Cacao Granola Hazelnut Butter
8 oz
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 43
Blue Stripes Whole Cacao Granola Hazelnut Butter scores 43 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Fructose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points 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.
Better granola and muesli
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Peanut Butter Protein Granola Great Value · 11 oz/311 g Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
Coconut Cashew Granola Cascadian Farm · 4×100 No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 96 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
Fruit nut muesli 365 Everyday Value · 472 g Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Familia · 32 oz Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 57 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Whole Cacao Granola Hazelnut Butter
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Fructose minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 12.9 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Saturated fat 6.5 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 516 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 9.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 12.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 57 = 43
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 516 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 35.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.9 g |
| Sugars | 12.9 g |
| Added sugars | 12.9 g |
| Fiber | 9.7 g |
| Protein | 12.9 g |
Serving: 1 serving (31 g)
Ingredients
- Oats
- Coconut Sugar (high concern)
- Hazelnut Butter
- Hazelnuts
- Pumpkin Seeds
- 70% Whole Cacao Chocolate (Cacao, Coconut Sugar, Cacao Butter, Cacao Shell Fiber, Cacao Fruit Sugar)
- Sunflower Seeds
- Cacao Nibs
- Almond Oil
- Chia Seeds
- Cacao Shell Fiber
- Cacao Fruit Sugar (high concern)
- Sea Salt
- Upcycled Contains Coconut
- Hazelnuts
- Almond
Label text, as published
Oats, Coconut Sugar, Hazelnut Butter, Hazelnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, 70% Whole Cacao Chocolate (Cacao, Coconut Sugar, Cacao Butter, Cacao Shell Fiber*, Cacao Fruit Sugar*), Sunflower Seeds, Cacao Nibs, Almond Oil, Chia Seeds, Cacao Shell Fiber*, Cacao Fruit Sugar, Sea Salt. *Upcycled Contains Coconut, Hazelnuts, Almond.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Nut Granola Blueberry Cinnamon Sweet & Crunchy Snacks Generation LLC · 624 g Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 70 out of 100 Good -
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High Protein Peanut Granola Sainsbury's Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 28 out of 100 Poor -
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola Purely Elizabeth · 10 oz High in sugarHigh in saturated fatContains added sugarsNo additives Score 26 out of 100 Poor
More from Blue Stripes
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Whole Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar Pure Dark Blue Stripes · 2.1 oz/60 g Score 33 out of 100 Poor -
Chocolate Covered Whole Cacao Beans Dark Chocolate Blue Stripes · 4 oz/113 g Score 36 out of 100 Poor -
Whole Cacao Chocolate Bar Almond Butter Blue Stripes · 2.1 oz/60 g Score 34 out of 100 Poor -
Whole Cacao Milk Chocolate Bar Oat Milk Blue Stripes · 2.1 oz/60 g Score 41 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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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