Cascadian Farm Organic French Vanilla Almond Granola
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Sodium
- Fiber
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Cascadian Farm Organic French Vanilla Almond Granola is a sweetened, toasted oat-based breakfast food. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is high added sugar. Overall, it functions as a flavor-forward accent for morning meals.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with fresh berries and a dollop of soy yogurt in a breakfast bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a high concentration of sugar that outweighs the modest fiber and protein gains. On the positive side, the sodium content is very low.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs | 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars | 13g | — |
| Added Sugars | 13g | 26% |
| Protein | 5g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
This blend starts with whole grain oats, cane sugar, and rice, using sunflower oil and almonds for texture. The inclusion of molasses and natural flavors indicates a formulated approach to achieve a consistent, sweet profile.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Oats*, Cane Sugar*, Rice*, Sunflower Oil*, Almonds*, Molasses*, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor*, Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness. * Organic.
