Why is Honey Almond Granola classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The granola includes refined flours, added sugars, honey, canola oil, flavorings and a preservative antioxidant (mixed tocopherols, E306); the combination of these industrial ingredients and processing steps places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this granola affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 35 g of added sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic diets, while the 0.58 g of salt per 100 g adds to sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertensive individuals; portion control is essential.

Is the almond ingredient in Honey Almond Granola a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains dry roasted almonds and lists nuts as an allergen, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid it to prevent allergic reactions.

Member's Mark • 32 oz

Honey Almond Granola

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Honey Almond Granola is a breakfast cereal that falls under the Cereals and potatoes / Breakfast cereals group. It provides 260 kcal per 60 g serving, 10 g protein, 6.7 g fiber and 8 g fat, but contains 35.7 g added sugars per 100 g and 0.58 g salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) rating. The product lists gluten and almonds as allergens, includes honey (non‑vegan) and the antioxidant additive mixed tocopherols (E306), and its moderate salt and high sugar levels may be a concern for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal433 kcal

Added Sugars35.7 g

Iron1.8 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this granola contains roughly double the sugar (≈35 g vs 14 g/100 g) and about 50 % more fat (≈13 g vs 9 g/100 g) while its salt content is below the typical 1.8 g/100 g level.

Ingredients

whole rolled oats, cane sugar, honey, whole oat flour, rice flour, dry roasted almonds, expeller pressed canola oil, molasses, salt, natural flavor, barley malt syrup, mixed tocopherols

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Member's Mark • 32 oz

Honey Almond Granola

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal433 kcal

Added Sugars35.7 g

Iron1.8 mg

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

whole rolled oats, cane sugar, honey, whole oat flour, rice flour, dry roasted almonds, expeller pressed canola oil, molasses, salt, natural flavor, barley malt syrup, mixed tocopherols

84%

35%

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