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Nabisco BelVita Energy Snack Bites Blueberry & Sunflower Seed
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Nabisco BelVita Energy Snack Bites Blueberry & Sunflower Seed

Belvita
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
8g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

BelVita Energy Snack Bites Blueberry & Sunflower Seed present as a grab-and-go breakfast or snack item you'll find in the breakfast or snack aisle, shelved near breakfast biscuits, cereal bars, and packaged granola bites. Packaged in a resealable 5 oz pouch containing small, soft snack bites, the product markets itself as a convenient, on-the-move alternative to muffins or bars. Occasions for purchase include busy weekday mornings, packed lunches for school or work, and travel or road-trip snack stashes. The brand positioning leans toward time-pressed adults and parents seeking an ostensibly “wholesome” convenience product — messaging emphasizes whole grains, fruit, seeds, and added B vitamins while avoiding high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors. Label characteristics include health-halo cues (“made with real fruit and seeds,” “whole grain,” “good source of fiber, iron and B vitamins”), kosher and Non-GMO Project Verified badges, and “no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners” claims; it is not labeled organic. Processing context: this is an industrially produced, multi-ingredient snack with refined sugars, emulsifiers and stabilizers added during manufacture. Sensory details: the bites are soft and slightly chewy with a tender crumb, dotted with dried blueberries and crunchy sunflower seeds for textural contrast; sweetness is moderate and cane-sugar forward. The ritual use is practical and habitual — a morning pocket snack with coffee, a school lunch inclusion, or a midafternoon curbside pick-me-up. The pouch encourages sharing but also single-serve portability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars6g12%
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

INGREDIENTS:, WHOLE, GRAIN, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHOLE, GRAIN, BLEND, (CRACKED, BUCKWHEAT,, ROLLED, OATS,, RYE, FLAKES),, CANE, SUGAR,, CANOLA, OIL,, INVERT, SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, GLYCERIN,, OAT, FIBER,, DRIED, BLUEBERRIES, (BLUEBERRIES,, CANE, SUGAR),, RAISIN, PASTE,, SUNFLOWER, SEEDS,, CORNSTARCH,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, BAKING, SODA,, XANTHAN, GUM,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, FERRIC, ORTHOPHOSPHATE, (IRON),, BLUEBERRY, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, NIACINAMIDE, (VITAMIN, B3),, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B6),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1).CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola 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 not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, invert sugar), added vitamins/minerals and flavoring agents and is produced as a ready-to-eat packaged snack, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Nabisco BelVita Energy Snack Bites Blueberry & Sunflower Seed

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These bites are a blend of whole grains and seeds, which can be a good source of energy, especially for a snack. However, they do have added sugars and are not particularly high in protein or fiber, so they might not be the best choice if you're looking for a super nutrient-dense option.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
post-workout

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