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Dorset Cereals

Is Dorset Cereals Super Cranberry, Cherry & Almond Muesli Toasted Cereal healthy?

Super Cranberry, Cherry & Almond Muesli Toasted Cereal

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

72/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

Enjoy in Moderation

Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.

Quick answer

Enjoy in Moderation

Dorset Cereals super cranberry, cherry & almond muesli toasted cereal is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Whole-grain and dried-fruit muesli with nuts and seeds, but added sugar from fruit and malt is notable. Strengths include whole grain wheat, barley, and oat flakes, almonds and sunflower seeds, and fiber around 4g per serving, while main considerations include sugar about 17g per serving, largely from dried fruit and malt, sweetened dried cranberries and added sugar present, and malted and toasted grains indicate processing.

Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain wheat, barley, and oat flakes
  • Contains almonds and sunflower seeds
  • Fiber around 4g per serving

What held the score back?

  • Sugar about 17g per serving, largely from dried fruit and malt
  • Sweetened dried cranberries and added sugar present
  • Malted and toasted grains indicate processing

Ingredients

Ingredient list

TOASTED AND MALTED WHEAT FLAKES (WHEAT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT), RAISINS (16%), TOASTED AND MALTED BARLEY FLAKES (BARLEY, SUGAR, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT), SULTANAS (13%), TOASTED AND MALTED OAT FLAKES (OAT FLAKES, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT), SUNFLOWER SEEDS (8%), SWEETENED DRIED CRANBERRIES (6%) (SUGAR, CRANBERRIES, SUNFLOWER OIL), FLAME RAISINS (5%), FLAKED ALMONDS (3.5%), FREEZE DRIED CHERRIES (1%).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 55 g (0.5 cup)

  • Calories20010% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs39g14% DV
  • Fiber4g14% DV
  • Total Fat4.5g6% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Dorset Cereals Super Cranberry, Cherry & Almond Muesli Toasted Cereal
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00814930010448
Serving size
55 g (0.5 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher net carbs (35g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0.5g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (17g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (17g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (17g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (17g of 39g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Dorset Cereals Super Cranberry, Cherry & Almond Muesli Toasted Cereal highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Dorset Cereals Super Cranberry, Cherry & Almond Muesli Toasted Cereal shows about 4.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Dorset Cereals Super Cranberry, Cherry & Almond Muesli Toasted Cereal: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar in barley flakes and cranberries, Barley malt extract. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain wheat, barley, and oat flakes; Contains almonds and sunflower seeds; Fiber around 4g per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar about 17g per serving, largely from dried fruit and malt; Sweetened dried cranberries and added sugar present; Malted and toasted grains indicate processing.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

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