The McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal with Brown Sugar is part of the Fast Food test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Fast Food Breakfast models like the Fruit & Maple Oatmeal with Brown Sugar are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Nutrition score: The Nutrition Ratings is based on values for energy density (calories per gram of food), total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, sugars, iron, calcium and dietary fiber per serving. Nutrient values are based on federal dietary guidelines. In determining the overall score, extra weighting may be given to nutrients which are influential, either positive or negative, to the food category.

Sensory score: Sensory score is based on flavor and texture attributes measured by trained tasters.

Serving size: Serving size as listed on website. If not provided by manufacturer, an estimate based on our test samples is listed.