Lowfat Granola Cereal with Almond
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Lowfat Granola Cereal with Almond by Trader Joe's scores 10/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Lowfat Granola Cereal with Almond by Trader Joe's provides 382 calories, 7.3g protein, 5.5g fat, and 80.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.9g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 9.1g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (27.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Lowfat Granola Cereal with Almond by Trader Joe's sits near the middle of the cereals category with 382 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 382 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.3g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 27.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 9.1g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 27.3g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Lowfat Granola Cereal with Almond doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole rolled wheat, milled cane sugar, rice flour, cornstarch, vegetable oil (canola and/or safflower and/or sunflower oil), brown rice syrup, almonds, salt, natural flavor, barley malt syrup.