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Category Analysis ID: 1000

Grains

Detailed breakdown of health metrics and processing levels for 1005 food items in this category.

Food Compass 2.0

A holistic nutrient profiling system (0-100) that assesses food healthfulness across 9 domains. Higher is better.

Food Compass 2.0
35.7AVG
0102030405060708090100

Score Interpretation

0-30 Limit consumption46.0%
31-70 Moderate consumption48.7%
71-100 Recommended consumption5.4%

Health Star Rating

Australian/NZ system rating the overall nutritional profile of packaged foods from 0.5 to 5 stars.

Health Star Rating
3.1AVG
012345

Rating Guide

3.5-5.0 Healthier choice, prioritize when comparing products54.2%
2.5-3.0 Moderate choice, acceptable for some categories24.2%
0.5-2.0 Consume occasionally, high in saturated fat, sodium or sugar 21.6%

NOVA Group

Categorizes foods by the extent and purpose of industrial processing (1-4). Lower groups are minimally processed.

NOVA Group
3.4 AVG
1
3
4

Group Definitions

Group 1 Unprocessed or minimally processed foods14.9%
Group 2 Processed culinary ingredients2.8%
Group 3 Processed foods7.6%
Group 4Ultra-processed foods74.7%

Nutri-Score

European 5-color label system from A (best nutritional quality) to E (poorest nutritional quality).

Nutri Score
A
B
C
D
E

Grade Definitions

A Highest quality, recommended daily choice7.6%
B Good quality, recommended15.0%
C Moderate quality, consume moderately35.5%
D Lower quality, limit intake30.0%
E Lowest quality, consume sparingly11.8%

Food Items 995

Grains56203520

Oatmeal, reduced sugar, plain, fat added

Food Compass 2 63
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 3
1
2
3
4
Grains56203550

Oatmeal, reduced sugar, flavored, NS as to fat

Food Compass 2 63
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 3
1
2
3
4
Grains56203560

Oatmeal, reduced sugar, flavored, fat added

Food Compass 2 63
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 3
1
2
3
4
Grains56208500

Oat bran cereal, cooked, no added fat

Food Compass 2 63
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 1
1
2
3
4
Grains51201120

Bread, whole wheat, 100%, with raisins, toasted

Food Compass 2 62
Health Star 4.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains56205350

Rice, brown and wild, cooked, NS as to fat

Food Compass 2 62
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 1
1
2
3
4
Grains56207200

Whole wheat cereal, cooked, no added fat

Food Compass 2 62
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57330000

Cereal (Kellogg's Raisin Bran)

Food Compass 2 62
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57332050

Cereal (General Mills Total Raisin Bran)

Food Compass 2 62
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57406105

Total Cranberry Crunch

Food Compass 2 62
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains58174000

Upma, Indian breakfast dish

Food Compass 2 62
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 1
1
2
3
4
Grains56208530

Oat bran cereal, cooked, made with milk, fat not added in cooking

Food Compass 2 61
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 1
1
2
3
4
Grains57143500

Cereal (Post Great Grains, Cranberry Almond Crunch)

Food Compass 2 61
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57160000

Curves Fruit and Nut Crunch Cereal

Food Compass 2 61
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57209000

Cereal (Post Bran Flakes)

Food Compass 2 61
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains71945020

Yam buns; Puerto Rican style

Food Compass 2 61
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 2
1
2
3
4
Grains51201110

Bread, whole wheat, 100%, with raisins

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains51202000

Muffin, English, whole wheat, 100%

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score B
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains56205014

Rice, brown, cooked, made with butter

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 1
1
2
3
4
Grains57125010

Cereal (General Mills 25% Less Sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch)

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57206705

Cereal (General Mills Fiber One Caramel Delight)

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57207000

Cereal, bran flakes

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57228000

Granola, homemade

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57241200

Cereal (Post Shredded Wheat Honey Nut)

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57321800

Optimum Slim, Nature's Path

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57410000

Cereal (Weetabix Whole Grain)

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 4.5
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57418000

Cereal (General Mills Wheaties)

Food Compass 2 60
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains55101020

Pancakes, plain, fat free

Food Compass 2 59
Health Star 4.5
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57101000

Cereal (Kellogg's All-Bran)

Food Compass 2 59
Health Star 5
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57307500

Cereal, millet, puffed

Food Compass 2 59
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains51201010

Bread, whole wheat, 100%

Food Compass 2 58
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score B
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains56203107

Oatmeal, instant, plain, made with non-dairy milk, fat added

Food Compass 2 58
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score B
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57102000

Cereal (Alpen)

Food Compass 2 58
Health Star 4.5
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57103500

Apple Cinnamon Squares Mini-Wheats, Kellogg's (formerly Apple Cinnamon Squares)

Food Compass 2 58
Health Star 4
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57241000

Cereal (General Mills Cheerios Honey Nut)

Food Compass 2 58
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Grains57308900

Natural Muesli, Jenny's Cuisine

Food Compass 2 58
Health Star 4.5
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4