Muesli
Jessica's Vanilla Maple Granola
11 oz
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 35
Jessica's Vanilla Maple Granola scores 35 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 10 points Maple syrup: An 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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Maple Pecan Granola Origin Breads · 24 g No seed oils · No honey Score 79 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Back To Nature Vanilla Almond Agave Granola Back To Nature No honey · No brown sugar Score 75 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Granola Cascadian Farms · 15.2 oz/430 g No added sugars · No honey Score 79 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Vanilla Cluster ProGranola Julian Bakery · 17.9 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 66 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Premium Raisin & Nut Muesli 16 oz No seed oils · No honey Score 78 out of 100 , 43 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vanilla Maple Granola
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
- Maple syrup minus 10 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 11.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 217 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 65 = 35
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 217 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.3 g |
| Sugars | 11.7 g |
| Added sugars | 11.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 2/3 cup (60 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE OATS
- ORGANIC HONEY (high concern)
- BROWN SUGAR (high concern)
- EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL
- GROUND FLAX SEED
- ORGANIC COCONUT
- WATER
- MAPLE SYRUP (high concern)
- PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
- SEA SALT
- CINNAMON
- TOCOPHEROLS (NATURAL VITAMIN E)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC HONEY, BROWN SUGAR, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL, GROUND FLAX SEED, ORGANIC COCONUT, WATER, MAPLE SYRUP, PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, SEA SALT, CINNAMON, TOCOPHEROLS (NATURAL VITAMIN E).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
- Not 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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Classic Granola Grandy Organics · 12 oz High in saturated fatContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 62 out of 100 Good -
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More from Jessica's
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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“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