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Fiber One 90 Calorie Chocolate Caramel Pretzel bars
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

Fiber One 90 Calorie Chocolate Caramel Pretzel bars

Fiber One
4.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
94
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fiber One 90 Calorie Chocolate Caramel Pretzel bars are typically shelved in the cereal/snack bar aisle or the better-for-you snacks section, often near diet and fiber bars, granola bars, and single-serve cereal packs. Shoppers grab them on quick trips for workday breakfasts, lunchbox add-ins, or an afternoon sweet fix. The brand leans into a value-and-health positioned message — promising fiber and low calories — that targets busy adults, parents packing snacks for kids, and calorie-conscious shoppers looking for a packaged indulgence without guilt. Packaging is bright, branded with the familiar Fiber One logo and calorie callout; label language emphasizes fiber, low-calorie serving, and sometimes “made with chicory root extract” or stevia, creating a health-halo effect despite multiple processed ingredients. There’s no organic certification; the product leans on “better-for-you” cues rather than natural or whole-food claims. In plain terms it’s a highly processed snack bar made from isolated proteins, fibers, sweeteners, oils, and colorants — manufactured at scale with emulsifiers and stabilizers to extend shelf life and uniform texture. Sensory experience: a compact, multi-layer bar with a chewy sweet center, a salty pretzel crunch, and a thin chocolatey coating — sweet, slightly salty, and engineered for consistent chew and snap. The wrapper is single-serve, foil-lined for portability; the ritual is grab-and-go, unwrapping on commutes, at the office, or as a controlled treat after exercise. It reads as an everyday convenience snack that textures and flavors have been tuned for broad appeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars1g
Protein4g
* 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

Chicory, Root, Extract,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Erythritol,, Wheat, Flour,, Puffed, Durum, Wheat,, Palm, Kernel, and, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Syrup,, Whey, Protein, Isolate,, Rice, Flour,, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Whole, Grain, Oats,, Rice, Starch,, Whole, Grain, Barley, Flakes,, Dutch, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Soy, Lecithin,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola,, High, Oleic, Soybean),, Natural, Flavor,, Sugar,, Barley, Malt, Extract,, Cellulose, Gum,, Baking, Soda,, Yeast,, Color, (Yellow, 5, &, 6, Lake,, Red, 40, Lake,, Blue, 1, Lake, and, Other, Color, Added),, Stevia, Leaf, Extract,, Vitamin, E, (Mixed, Tocopherols), Added, to, Retain, Freshness..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • High Oleic Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 industrial ingredients (soy and whey isolates, maltodextrin, soluble corn fiber, erythritol), multiple added sweeteners, oils, emulsifiers, and colorants, and is formulated and packaged at scale, consistent with ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Fiber One 90 Calorie Chocolate Caramel Pretzel bars

That depends on what you're comparing it to! With only 70 calories and 6 grams of fiber, it can be a decent snack option if you're looking for something sweet without loading up on sugar. Just remember, 'healthy' is subjective — if you're someone who prefers whole, unprocessed foods, this might not fit the bill.

Perfect For

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road-trip
post-workout

Vibe:

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