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Organic Brown Sugar Maple Oatmeal, 11.3 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Brown Sugar Maple Oatmeal, 11.3 OZ

NATURES PATH
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
4g
Protein
8g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the natural/organic cereal or oatmeal aisle and likely pull it out for a quick, cozy breakfast at home, in a dorm, or on a busy weekday morning. It gives a comforting, slightly indulgent maple-and-brown-sugar vibe, but the mix of added sugars and a listed "natural maple flavor" points to a convenience-oriented texture and industrial flavoring—hallmarks of more highly processed packaged foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PACKET
Servings per Container: 8
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars8g
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

GLUTEN, FREE, WHOLE, GRAIN, ROLLED, OATS*, BROWN, SUGAR*, CANE, SUGAR*, MAPLE, SUGAR*, ROLLED, AMARANTH*, ROLLED, QUINOA*, SORGHUM, FLOUR*, NATURAL, MAPLE, FLAVOR, SEA, SALT..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple added sugars and a declared flavoring agent ("natural maple flavor"), indicating industrial formulation and flavor enhancement beyond minimally processed ingredients, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Organic Brown Sugar Maple Oatmeal, 11.3 OZ

Healthy can mean different things to different people! This oatmeal packs 4 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber, making it a decent option for a balanced breakfast. It's not a superfood powerhouse, but when compared to sugary cereals, it's definitely a step in the right direction.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$5.99
per package