Why is the Peanut Butter With Dark Chocolate Granola Bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation includes refined sugars, palm kernel oil, cocoa processed with alkali, inulin, soy lecithin, natural flavors and dry whole milk powder, all of which are characteristic of NOVA 4 foods. The only listed additive is E322 (soy lecithin), used as an emulsifier.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this bar affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 10 g of saturated fat per 100 g may raise LDL cholesterol and is not recommended for heart‑healthy eating, so intake should be limited.

Is the peanut content in this bar a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains peanuts, almonds, soy lecithin and dry whole milk, all of which are listed allergens; people allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, soy or dairy should avoid this product.

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Peanut Butter With Dark Chocolate Granola Bar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Peanut Butter With Dark Chocolate Granola Bar is a snack classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, offering 210 kcal per 40 g serving with 8 g protein and 5 g fiber. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed product containing added sugars, palm kernel oil and soy lecithin as additives. While it provides a decent amount of protein and fiber, it is high in sugars (20 g/100 g) and saturated fat (10 g/100 g) and contains allergens such as peanuts, almonds, milk and soy, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars12.3 g

Fruits & Vegetables67.7 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bars, this bar contains less sugar and salt than the category average but markedly more total fat and saturated fat.

Ingredients

peanuts, dark chocolate flavored coating (chicory root inulin, sugar, palm kernel oil, cocoa powder [processed with alkali], soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor, dry whole milk), almonds, honey, rice syrup, isolated soy protein (isolated soy protein, tapioca starch, salt), chicory root extract, peanut butter, soy lecithin

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