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Organic Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bar 8 Count, 6.8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌿 Organic

Organic Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bar 8 Count, 6.8 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
108
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the snack or natural foods aisle or grab it from a grab-and-go display as a quick lunchbox or hiking snack — an organic-minded take on a classic chocolate chip peanut butter bar. It reads wholesome and convenient with a nostalgic, treat-like vibe, but its sticky, chewy-crisp texture and long ingredient list (syrups, emulsifiers, refined oils, "natural flavors") point to industrial processing. Those ingredients and textures are typical of ultra-processed products: formulated for shelf stability, consistent mouthfeel, and portability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAR
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, GRANOLA, (ORGANIC, WHOLE, GRAIN, ROLLED, OATS,, ORGANIC, AGAVE, NECTAR,, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, HIGHLY, REFINED, SOYBEAN, OIL, AND/OR, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL,, ORGANIC, HONEY,, ORGANIC, SOY, LECITHIN, [EMULSIFIER]), ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, SYRUP, ORGANIC, PEANUTS, ORGANIC, CRISP, BROWN, RICE, (ORGANIC, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, SALT), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, PEANUT, BUTTER, SPREAD, (ORGANIC, DRY, ROASTED, PEANUTS,, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL,, SALT), ORGANIC, SEMISWEET, CHOCOLATE, CHIPS, (ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, ORGANIC, COCOA, BUTTER,, ORGANIC, SOY, LECITHIN, [EMULSIFIER]), ORGANIC, HONEY, ORGANIC, HIGHLY, REFINED, SOYBEAN, OIL, AND/OR, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, ORGANIC, NATURAL, FLAVOR, ORGANIC, NONFAT, DRY, MILK, ORGANIC, DRIED, COCONUT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (tapioca syrup, added sugars, refined/expeller-pressed oils, soy lecithin emulsifier, natural flavors) and is manufactured to deliver a specific texture and long shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Organic Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bar 8 Count, 6.8 OZ

The healthiness of this granola bar really depends on your perspective and dietary needs. It’s made with organic ingredients and has no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, which is a plus. However, it does contain added sugars and isn’t particularly high in protein or fiber, so while it can be a tasty snack, it might not be the healthiest option if you're looking for something super nutrient-dense.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicwholesomeindulgent
$3.29
per package