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Granola: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare granola flavors, grains, oils, and sweeteners.
The short answer
Our picks for granola
Top of the shelfNature's Path Organic Smoothie Bowl Superfood Gluten-Free Granola, Nature's Path Organic Hemp Hearts Granola, and Nature's Path Organic Honey Almond Gluten-Free Granola each score 100/100. 7 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongTierra Farm Organic Just Granola (100), Lark Ellen Farm Vanilla Cinnamon Organic Sprouted Granola (100), and Lark Ellen Farm Berrylicious Organic Sprouted Granola (100).
Clear noGood & Gather S'mores Granola (lists seed oils and corn syrups), Great Value Maple Pecan Granola (lists seed oils and corn syrups), 365 by Whole Foods Market S'mores Granola (lists seed oils and corn syrups), plus 40 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 59 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 71 of 130 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds*, Sunflower Seeds*, Strawberry Puree*, Sprouted Almonds*, Coconut*, Maple Syrup*, Coconut Sugar*, Sprouted Cashews*, Freeze-Dried Strawberries*, Coconut Oil*, Cider Vinegar*, Sea Salt Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Berrylicious Organic Sprouted Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds*, Sunflower Seeds*, Maple Syrup*, Coconut*, Sprouted Almonds*, Coconut Sugar*, Sprouted Cashews*, Coconut Oil*, Cacao Powder*, Dried Cherries*, Vanilla Extract*, Sea Salt, Molasses*. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Cacao Cherry Sprouted Organic Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds*, Sunflower Seeds*, Maple Syrup*, Coconut*, Sprouted Almonds*, Sprouted Cashews*, Coconut Sugar*, Vanilla Extract*, Coconut Oil*, Cinnamon*, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Vanilla Cinnamon Organic Sprouted Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients 30g whole grains, 6g plant protein, and 5g fiber Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Nature's Path Organic Hemp Hearts Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients 15g whole grains, 2g fibre, 3g plant protein Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Nature's Path Organic Honey Almond Gluten Free Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sweetened with low GI coconut sugar, Baked with coconut and avocado oil Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Nature's Path Organic Smoothie Bowl Superfood Gluten Free Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Whole Rolled Oats, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Just Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients WHOLE GRAIN OATS*, BROWN RICE SYRUP*, PEANUT BUTTER* [PEANUTS*], PEA PROTEIN*, CANE SUGAR*, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL*, DRIED CRANBERRIES* [CRANBERRIES*, CANE SUGAR*], SUNFLOWER SEEDS*, HAZELNUTS*, QUINOA*, MOLASSES*, DRIED CHERRIES* [CHERRIES, CANE SUGAR*], TAPIOCA STARCH*, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE*, WHOLE OAT FLOUR*, CINNAMON*, SEA SALT, NUTMEG*, ROSEMARY EXTRACT* FOR FRESHNESS, *ORGANIC Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2607672 · data date 2023-07-13 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Oats, Organic Honey, Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Unsweetened Coconut, Organic Walnuts, Organic Cashews, Organic Wheat Bran, Sea Salt Label checked 2026-10-19 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Classic Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds*, Sunflower Seeds*, Maple Syrup*, Sprouted Almonds*, Coconut*, Sprouted Cashews*, Blueberries* (Blueberries*, Apple Juice Concentrate*, Sunflower Oil*), Coconut Sugar*, Lemon Powder* (Lemon Powder*, Inulin*), Coconut Oil*, Vanilla Extract*, Sea Salt, Lemon Zest* Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Lemon Blueberry Organic Sprouted Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Whole Rolled Oats, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Sea Salt, Organic Sliced Almonds, Dried Organic Wild Blueberries (Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Sunflower Oil), Dried Organic Cranberries (Organic Apple Juice, Organic Sunflower Oil), Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Coconut, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Blueberry Almond Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Whole Rolled Oats, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Dried Organic Cranberries (Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Sunflower Oil), Raw Organic Pecans, Dry Roasted Organic Cashew Pieces, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Dried Organic Coconut, Organic Sultana Raisins (Organic Sunflower Oil), Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Cranberry Cashew Pecan Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Whole Rolled Oats, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Dried Organic Goji Berries, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Dried Organic Coconut, Sliced Organic Almonds, Organic Sultana Raisins (Organic Sunflower Oil), Dried Organic Mulberries, Dried Organic Coconut, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Goji Berry Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Whole Rolled Oats, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Sultana Raisins (Organic Sunflower Oil), Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Dried Organic Coconut, Dried Organic Mulberries, Dry Roasted Organic Pistachio Meats, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Pistachio Mulberry Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Whole Rolled Oats, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Dried Organic Cranberries (Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Sunflower Oil), Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Dried Organic Coconut, Organic Sultana Raisins (Organic Sunflower Oil), Dried Organic Mulberries, Dried Organic Tart Cherries, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Triple Berry Granola”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic oats, organic coconut oil, organic date powder, organic almond butter, organic almonds, sea salt, organic cacao powder, organic rosemary extract (for freshness), organic monk fruit. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic oats, organic coconut oil, organic date powder, organic Fair Trade cashew butter, organic Fair Trade cashews, sea salt, organic cocoa powder, organic rosemary extract (for freshness), organic monk fruit. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic oats, organic coconut oil, organic date powder, organic raisins, organic cinnamon, sea salt, organic rosemary extract (for freshness), organic monk fruit. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic oats, organic coconut oil, organic date powder, organic Fair Trade 100% cacao dark chocolate (organic cacao beans, organic cocoa butter), organic cocoa powder, sea salt, organic rosemary extract (for freshness), organic monk fruit. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Breakfast
Choosing granola: what to check before you buy
Compare oat granola with similar oat recipes, and nut-and-seed granola with similar blends. Check the sweetener, cooking oil and additions such as chocolate, dried fruit or nuts that change the recipe.
Weigh up serving size as well as added sugar and fiber. A small topping portion and a full breakfast bowl are different amounts, so choose a serving that reflects how you plan to use the granola.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 130 products from 31 brands on the granola shelf. 71 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (55%), which is what lets us score them. The other 59 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 71 scored labels, 28 (39%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is seed oils, listed on 42 labels, followed by corn syrups on 5. 15 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 55 to 100, and the typical label lists 11 ingredients.
What to compare
- Granola style
- Compare oat recipes separately from nut-and-seed blends.
- Portion and added sugars
- Use the amount you plan to eat, not just the smallest labeled portion.
- Oil and additions
- Read the cooking oil, sweeteners, dried fruit and chocolate ingredients.
- Fiber and protein
- Compare equal serving weights on the Nutrition Facts panel.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring granola products on current labels. 7 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Nature's Path Organic Smoothie Bowl Superfood Gluten-Free Granola 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Sweetened with low GI coconut sugar, Baked with coconut and avocado oil”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceNature's Path Organic Hemp Hearts Granola 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “30g whole grains, 6g plant protein, and 5g fiber”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourceNature's Path Organic Honey Almond Gluten-Free Granola 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “15g whole grains, 2g fibre, 3g plant protein”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourceTierra Farm Organic Just Granola 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Whole Rolled Oats, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceLark Ellen Farm Vanilla Cinnamon Organic Sprouted Granola 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds*, Sunflower Seeds*, Maple Syrup*, Coconut*, Sprouted Almonds*, Sprouted Cashews*, Coconut Sugar*, Vanilla Extract*, Coconut Oil*, Cinnamon*, Sea Salt.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceLark Ellen Farm Berrylicious Organic Sprouted Granola 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds*, Sunflower Seeds*, Strawberry Puree*, Sprouted Almonds*, Coconut*, Maple Syrup*, Coconut Sugar*, Sprouted Cashews*, Freeze-Dried Strawberries*, Coconut Oil*, Cider Vinegar*, Sea Salt”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Good & Gather S'mores Granola lists seed oils and corn syrups (55/100)
- Great Value Maple Pecan Granola lists seed oils and corn syrups (55/100)
- 365 by Whole Foods Market S'mores Granola lists seed oils and corn syrups (55/100)
The 59 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Added sugar in the diet Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Nuts for the heart Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Whole grains Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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