Comparing added sugar in granola

This check covers US labels. Start with the exact package and variant you have, then use the steps below. Explore more food checks.

What to look at

Write down each serving weight.
Compare Added Sugars at an equal weight or equal portion.
Keep Total Sugars separate from Added Sugars.

A little practice

Read this label.

A: 5 g added sugar per 30 g; B: 7 g per 60 g

Illustrative excerpt · not a real product

What it tells you

At 60 g, A supplies 10 g added sugar and B supplies 7 g. The smaller number per printed serving was not the lower equal-portion choice.

Why this reading matters

Added Sugars is part of Total Sugars, not an extra amount to add on top. Ingredients identify sweetening sources; the nutrition panel supplies the declared quantity per serving. US Food and Drug Administration.

The stated serving describes an amount typically consumed, not a personal intake recommendation. Read the serving size and servings per container before comparing nutrient amounts. US Food and Drug Administration.

What the label cannot settle

These are invented arithmetic examples, not nutrient targets or product recommendations.

Put the check to work

Compare the exact words and amounts on your package with the example. If a panel is missing, a photo is unreadable or the manufacturer has not disclosed a detail, keep that detail as unknown. A different flavor, shade or formulation needs its own check.

For the full reading method, use our food label guide. The blood sugar guide adds context for your needs.

A useful next check

Sources read and this label example reviewed on 2026-09-23. Examples are illustrative, not product tests or clinical reviews.