Breakfast cereals
Nutrail Nut Granola Blueberry Cinnamon
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 58
Nutrail Nut Granola Blueberry Cinnamon scores 58 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 Saturated fat 16.7 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Nut Granola Blueberry Cinnamon
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 16.7 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 533 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 10 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 13.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 42.5 = 57.5 → 58
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 533 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 50 g |
| Saturated fat | 16.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1/3 cup (30 g)
Ingredients
- Sunflower seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- coconut
- almonds
- pecans
- erythritol (moderate concern)
- butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavor)
- dried blueberries
- cinnamon
- salt
- monk fruit extract
Label text, as published
Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut, almonds, pecans, erythritol, butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavor), dried blueberries, cinnamon, salt, monk fruit extract.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Gluten, Sesame
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic aluminium
Context only: no points in v1.
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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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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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
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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
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu