The Claim
Oatmeal has a Food Compass score of 84.
What the research says
Not yet evaluated
We are still looking at what the research says.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Oatmeal is assigned a Food Compass score of 84 based on its nutritional profile.
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Oatmeal has a Food Compass score of 84.
Oatmeal contains high levels of fiber, low levels of added sugar and sodium, and beneficial plant compounds, which together increase its score on a system that rates food healthiness based on nutrient content and harmful ingredients.
What the research says
2 studiesStudy: Limitations of the Food Compass Nutrient Profiling System.
The study says oatmeal gets a score of 84 on the Food Compass system, which is exactly what the claim says—even though the study thinks the scoring system isn’t perfect.
Oatmeal and beans both score very high on a health scale called Food Compass — oatmeal is about 84, and beans/nuts are about 82, so oatmeal isn’t much lower, and both are much healthier than snacks.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 2 supporting studies
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