Quaker Simply Granola (Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds): Labelgrade B+ (80/100)
B+ 80 / 100 — Very low saturated fat, very low sodium, and substantial fiber.
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Quaker Simply Granola (Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds) delivers 7g of protein and 270 calories per 2/3 cup (68g) (USDA FDC 2595406). Per 100g that’s 10.3g of protein; per oz, 2.9g. The Labelgrade is B+ (80 / 100): Very low saturated fat, very low sodium, and substantial fiber.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C+ | 65 / 100 | 10.3g per 100g — moderate; the per-serving total matters more than the per-unit density |
| Ingredient quality | B | 75 / 100 | 16 ingredients, recognizable, no significant additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | A | 91 / 100 | 1g per serving (1.5g per 100g) — very low |
| Sodium load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 34.7mg per serving (14mg per oz) — low |
| Sugar load | C | 64 / 100 | 16g sugar (8.98g added) — moderate |
| Fiber | A+ | 100 / 100 | 7g per serving — excellent, particularly in this category |
| Overall | B+ | 80 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Simply Granola (Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds) (this product) | 7g | 10.3g | 2.9g | 270 |
| General Mills Sales Inc. Cheerios And Ancient Grains Cereal | 3g | 10.7g | 3g | 110 |
| Cascadian Farm Organic Oats & Honey Granola | 6g | 9.7g | 2.7g | 270 |
| Bear Naked Fit Triple Berry Granola | 4.78g | 9.2g | 2.6g | 210 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
Why this is the granola to beat: fiber and sodium
The number that earns Quaker Simply its top spot isn’t the protein — it’s the 7g of fiber per serving, which is genuinely high and rare in this aisle. That’s about 25% of a day’s fiber in one small bowl, and it comes from the whole-grain oats and wheat doing real work, not from a sprinkle of isolated fiber added for a label claim. Most granolas in our comparison set land at 3–4.5g; Simply nearly doubles them. Fiber is the single best reason granola earns any health credit at all, and this one delivers more of it than the rest.
The second quiet win is sodium: just 34.7mg per serving — about 2% of a day’s limit, effectively a rounding error. A lot of packaged cereals and granolas slip in 150–200mg to round out flavor; Simply doesn’t, and that earns a perfect A+ on the sodium dimension. High fiber plus near-zero sodium is exactly the combination that lifts this above the other B-range granolas, sugar and all.
The honest catch: it’s still sweetened, and the bowl is bigger than you think
None of that makes this a free pass. Look at the ingredient list and sugar is the third ingredient, with molasses and honey adding more further down — this is a sweetened cereal carrying 16g of sugar (8.98g of it added) per serving. That’s lower than a lot of granola, but it’s the reason Simply earns a C on the sugar dimension and not an A, and it’s why “granola” and “diet food” still don’t belong in the same sentence.
The other catch is portion size. 2/3 cup (68g) is a small serving, and granola is dense, crunchy, and easy to keep pouring — a real breakfast bowl often runs closer to a cup and a half. Double the scoop and you double the line: about 540 calories and 32g of sugar alongside that (admittedly excellent) 14g of fiber. The move that gets you the fiber without the sugar penalty is to treat this as a topping, not the whole bowl — a quarter-cup over Greek yogurt or plain oats, where it adds crunch and a real fiber bump without becoming the meal.
Scope
This page covers Quaker Simply Granola (Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds) (24.1 oz), UPC 0030000572436, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2595406. Quaker sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, RAISINS, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), WHEY, INULIN, ALMONDS, NONFAT DRY MILK, GLYCERIN, MOLASSES, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, HONEY, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS)
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 2/3 cup (68g)
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2/3 cup (68g)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 270 |
| Protein | 7g |
| Total Fat | 7g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 51g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g |
| Total Sugars | 16g |
| Added Sugars | 8.98g |
| Sodium | 34.7mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 59.8mg |
| Iron | 1.7mg |
| Potassium | 230mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Simply Granola (Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds) (24.1 oz) · UPC 0030000572436. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains animal-derived ingredients
contains no listed meat or fish
contains a gluten-bearing ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is granola healthy?
It depends, mostly on the sugar and on how much you actually pour. The base — whole-grain oats plus nuts and seeds — genuinely delivers fiber and a little protein, which is why a granola like this still grades well. But granola is calorie-dense and most brands carry 10–16g of sugar plus added oil, so it isn't the diet food the packaging implies. Quaker Simply is an honest case study: real 7g of fiber and almost no sodium, but 16g of sugar and 270 calories in a small 2/3 cup.
Why does Quaker Simply Granola earn a B+ when it has 16g of sugar?
Because the Labelgrade weighs six dimensions, and this granola is unusually strong on the other five. It posts 7g of fiber (a perfect A+ in this category) and just 34.7mg of sodium (also A+), with very low saturated fat. The 16g of sugar pulls a C on that one dimension, but it isn't enough to sink an otherwise clean label. The fiber and near-zero sodium are what earn it the top spot among the granolas we've graded.
Is 16g of sugar a lot for granola?
It's moderate-to-high — 8.98g of it is added sugar (18% of the 50g Daily Value), the rest naturally-occurring from the raisins. That's actually on the lower end for sweetened granola, which routinely runs 12–16g of added sugar per serving. Sugar (from sugar, molasses, and honey) and raisins sit high on the ingredient list, so this is sweetened cereal, not a no-sugar health food. The fiber buffers the blood-sugar hit somewhat, but it's still the main thing keeping this off an A grade.
Is the 2/3 cup serving realistic?
Probably not. 2/3 cup (68g) is a modest portion, and granola is dense and easy to over-pour — a real breakfast bowl is often closer to 1.5 cups. If you pour double, you're also doubling everything: roughly 540 calories, 14g protein, 14g fiber, and 32g sugar. The fiber scales up nicely; the sugar and calories are the catch. Weigh a serving once to calibrate your eye — most people are surprised.
Is there a lower-sugar granola?
Among the granolas we've graded, Quaker Simply already carries one of the more reasonable sugar loads, and its fiber and sodium are best-in-class. If you want less sugar still, look for unsweetened or 'no added sugar' granolas (often sweetened only with dates or monk fruit), or stretch this one by mixing it half-and-half with plain rolled oats or into Greek yogurt — that halves the sugar per bowl while keeping the crunch and most of the fiber.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2595406. We re-verify top pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.