Extruded cereals
Aldi Bran Flakes
18 oz
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 32
Aldi Bran Flakes scores 32 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 10 points Malt syrup: An added sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better breakfast cereals
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Bran flakes True Goodness · 13.5 oz No molasses · No malt syrup Score 74 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Original Wheat Berry Flakes Uncle Sam · 10 oz No sugar · No molasses Score 78 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Bran flakes wheat cereal, bran flakes Kroger · 18 oz No molasses · No malt syrup Score 62 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Bran Flakes imp Post · 453 No molasses · No malt syrup Score 62 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Organic Corn Flakes 365 Everyday Value · 340 g No molasses · No malt syrup Score 72 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Bran Flakes
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 20 points
- Malt syrup minus 10 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 15.8 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 316 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 18.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 68 = 32
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 316 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.9 g |
| Sugars | 15.8 g |
| Added sugars | 15.8 g |
| Fiber | 18.4 g |
| Protein | 10.5 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (38 g)
Ingredients
- WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT
- WHEAT BRAN
- SUGAR (high concern)
- MOLASSES (high concern)
- SALT
- BARLEY MALT EXTRACT (high concern)
- VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON
- ZINC OXIDE
- NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)
- FOLIC ACID
- PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12)
Label text, as published
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT. WHEAT BRAN, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12. CONTAINS WHEAT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More extruded cereals on GoodSwap
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Shredded Wheat Post · 18 oz Contains whole grains Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Kix General Mills · 18 oz Contains added sugars Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
Raisin Bran Great Value · 18.7 oz/530 g High in sugarContains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 27 out of 100 Poor -
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More from Aldi
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