Breakfast cereals
Post Raisin Bran imp
16.6 oz (471 g)
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 57
Post Raisin Bran imp scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 27.1 g / 100 g: Very high in 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.
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Big Biscuit Shredded Wheat Post · 15 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Bite size shredded whole wheat cereal The Kroger Co. · 16.4 oz/464 g Less sugar · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Raisin Bran imp
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 27.1 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 322 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 10.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 43 = 57
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 322 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g |
| Sugars | 27.1 g |
| Added sugars | 13.6 g |
| Fiber | 10.2 g |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 cup (59 g)
Ingredients
- Whole Grain Wheat
- Raisins
- Wheat Bran
- Sugar (high concern)
- Wheat
- Flour
- Malted Barley Flour
- Salt
- Vitamins and Minerals: Reduced
- Iron
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
- Zinc
- Oxide (source of zinc) (not recognized)
- Vitamin A
- Palmitate (not recognized)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- (Vitamin B6)
- Thiamin Mononitrate
- (Vitamin B1)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D3
Label text, as published
Whole Grain Wheat, Raisins, Wheat Bran, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Salt. Vitamins and Minerals: Reduced Iron, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide (source of zinc), Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3. CONTAINS WHEAT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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