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Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds

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Is Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds healthy?

Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds scores 25/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds scores 25/100.

Does Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds been lab-tested?

Yes. Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds carries an independent laboratory panel from EWG covering 2 contaminants (including Glyphosate, Chlormequat) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds?

Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds compare to other granola?

Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds ranks #43 of 46 granola in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is STRUESLI Original Granola Redefined at 88/100.

Which ingredients drive Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whole Grain Oats, Almonds, Honey count in its favor; Canola/Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds

Quaker
Contains seed oils Lab tested
25 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by PepsiCo
Category Granola
Summary

Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds scores 25/100. EWG's February 2024 chlormequat study detected the pesticide at ~80 ppb. Chlormequat is a plant growth regulator linked to reduced fertility and developmental toxicity in animal studies; it is not approved for use on food crops grown in the U.S. Already carrying 79.5 ppb glyphosate (EWG 2023) plus a triple seed-oil blend (canola, soybean, sunflower), this is one of the more deeply-contaminated granolas in the combined dataset.

Contaminants 2

Source: EWG

Glyphosate
79.5 ppb
Moderate

Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful amount worth factoring in if this product is eaten regularly. Glyphosate is classified as a probable human carcinogen by IARC, and glyphosate-residue-free supply chains exist — so its presence reflects ingredient sourcing.

EWG 2023 testing detected glyphosate at 79.5 ppb.

Chlormequat
~80 ppb
High

Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Chlormequat is a plant growth regulator (PGR) used to shorten cereal stalks pre-harvest. Animal studies link chlormequat exposure to reduced fertility, delayed puberty, and developmental toxicity (Environmental Health Perspectives 2018; Reproductive Toxicology 2020). Chlormequat is not approved for use on food crops grown in the U.S., so its presence in this product indicates pre-harvest spraying on imported (likely Canadian or European) oats. There is no FDA tolerance for chlormequat in oat-based foods sold in the U.S.

EWG's February 2024 study detected chlormequat chloride at ~80 ppb in this product. EWG detected chlormequat in 80% of urine samples from a U.S. population in 2023.

Key ingredients 7

Canola/Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Seed oil blend high in omega-6 fatty acids. Both are industrially processed using hexane solvents. Highly inflammatory.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Third seed oil in the product. Extremely high in omega-6 linoleic acid — one of the most inflammatory cooking oils.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar adding empty calories.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic flavor constituents.

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Honey
Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

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Whole Grain Oats
Very Good

Whole grain oats rich in beta-glucan fiber for heart health and blood sugar regulation.

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Almonds
Very Good

Nutrient-dense source of healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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