Cereal clusters with nuts
Catalina Crunch Protein Granola Peanut Butter
227 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 53
Catalina Crunch Protein Granola Peanut Butter scores 53 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 55 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, humectant, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. 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 Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Old Country Style Muesli Bob's Red Mill · 32 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Familia · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Coconut Cashew Granola Cascadian Farm · 4×100 Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Swiss Müesli No Added Sugar Bio-Familia Ag · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 94 out of 100 , 41 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Protein Granola Peanut Butter
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 1.5 points
- Allulose minus 1.5 points
- Glycerin minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 0.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 0.5 points
- Soybean oil minus 0.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 55 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 47 = 53
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Trans fat | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Salt | 55 g |
Serving: 1 serving (66 g)
Ingredients
- Dry Roasted Peanuts
- Crisp Whole Oats
- Crisp Brown Rice
- Catalina Pea Protein
- Tapioca Starch
- Potato Fiber
- Corn Fiber
- Chicory Root Fiber
- Monocalcium Phosphate
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Calcium Carbonate
- Yeast
- Peanut Butter
- Soy Crisps
- Allulose
- Vegetable Glycerin
- High Oleic Sunflower Oil
- Peanut Oil
- Sea Salt
- Xanthan Gum
- Mixed Tocopherols
- Soybean Oil
- Monk Fruit Extract
- Dry Roasted Cashews
- Dry Roasted Almonds
- Allergens: Peanuts
- Soy
- Almonds
- Cashews
Label text, as published
Dry Roasted Peanuts, Crisp Whole Oats, Crisp Brown Rice, Catalina Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Potato Fiber, Corn Fiber, Chicory Root Fiber, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Yeast, Peanut Butter, Soy Crisps, Allulose, Vegetable Glycerin, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Peanut Oil, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum, Mixed Tocopherols, Soybean Oil, Monk Fruit Extract, Dry Roasted Cashews, Dry Roasted Almonds. Allergens: Peanuts, Soy, Almonds, Cashews.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More cereal clusters with nuts on GoodSwap
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Granola Seven Sundays · 30 g High in saturated fatContains added sugarsNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 53 out of 100 Okay -
Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds Post · 50 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains artificial flavors Score 15 out of 100 Bad -
Toasted Almond Granola Ratio · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 37 out of 100 Poor -
Cinnamon Peanut Butter Nut Granola Purely Elizabeth · 8 oz/227 g High in saturated fatContains added sugarsNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 53 out of 100 Okay
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Protein Snack Mix Spicy Kick Catalina Crunch · 6 oz Score 18 out of 100 Bad
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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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)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org