Why is Chewy granola bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The bar combines many refined and processed components such as agave syrup, brown‑rice syrup, invert cane syrup, chocolate chips and a vegetable‑extract blend, and it includes the additive agar (E406) plus a natural flavor, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 25 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar delivers a high amount of simple carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt (0.1 g) poses minimal risk for hypertension but the overall sugar load remains the main concern.

Is Chewy granola bar suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

The bar is certified vegan and gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate content (about 71 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto regimen, and halal suitability depends on the chocolate chips, which may contain dairy unless specifically verified as halal.

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Organic Chewy Granola Bars chocolate chip

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chewy granola bar is a sugary snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 25 g of sugars, 12.5 g of fat (including 4.2 g saturated), 8.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of salt and 4.2 g of fiber per 100 g. While it offers a decent amount of fiber and plant‑based ingredients such as oats, agave syrup and vegetable extracts, the high sugar level and moderate saturated fat limit its healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal417 kcal

Added Sugars25 g

Vitamin C58.3 mg

Vitamin E12.5 mg

Vitamin B11.1 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average cereal bars, it provides lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, but higher fiber and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pure gluten free oats, agave syrup, chocolate chips (cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter), brown rice syrup, brown rice crisps (brown rice flour, brown rice syrup, sea salt), invert cane syrup, sunflower oil, vegetable extracts (shiitake mushroom, spinach, beet, broccoli), agar, natural flavor

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