Breakfast cereals
Catalina Crunch Honey Graham Flavored Protein Cereal
36 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 57
Catalina Crunch Honey Graham Flavored Protein Cereal scores 57 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 11.1 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Honey Graham Flavored Protein Cereal
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 11.1 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 306 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 25 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 30.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 43 = 57
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 306 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 13.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 25 g |
| Protein | 30.6 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 serving (36 g)
Ingredients
- CATALINA FLOUR (PEA PROTEIN, POTATO FIBER, NON-GMO CORN FIBER, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, GUAR GUM)
- TAPIOCA FLOUR
- HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- COCONUT OIL
- BAKING POWDER
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- CALCIUM CARBONATE
- STEVIA EXTRACT
Label text, as published
CATALINA FLOUR (PEA PROTEIN, POTATO FIBER, NON-GMO CORN FIBER, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, GUAR GUM), TAPIOCA FLOUR, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR COCONUT OIL, BAKING POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, STEVIA EXTRACT
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat
May contain: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Protein Cereal Catalina Crunch · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains seed oils Score 61 out of 100 Good -
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More from Catalina Crunch
Sources
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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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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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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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“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)”
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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