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Nature Valley F1 Baked Bars Birthday Cake 6ct
Cereal & Breakfast
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Nature Valley F1 Baked Bars Birthday Cake 6ct

Fiber One
5.34 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fiber One Nature Valley Baked Bars Birthday Cake (6-count, 5.34 oz) sits on the cookie and snack aisle, often shelved near breakfast bars, granola bars, and kid-targeted treats. You might also find it on endcaps near lunchbox staples and impulse-buy displays by the register. It fits a grab-and-go occasion: parents packing school lunches, commuters stashing a desk snack, or road-trippers keeping a sweet bite on hand. The brand leans on a convenience-and-health hybridity — Fiber One markets fiber benefit and familiar snack-bar format, while Nature Valley evokes outdoor, active imagery. Together the product targets busy families and value-minded shoppers seeking an everyday treat that claims some nutritional benefit. The front label emphasizes fiber content and a fun 'birthday cake' flavor, with bright, playful colors that appeal to kids; there are no organic or non-GMO badges, and the product uses conventional marketing language rather than natural or whole-food certification. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed packaged bar made from extracted ingredients, sweeteners, and additives rather than whole foods. Sensory cues: individually wrapped kraft-like bars with a soft-baked, slightly chewy texture, a sweet vanilla-frosting flavor and a faint grainy fiber mouthfeel. Eating it is a small ritual — unwrapping in a lunchbox or handbag, quick bite between errands, or paired with milk or coffee. Packaging is lightweight cardboard box with plastic-wrapped bars inside, designed for portability and shelf stability. Overall it occupies the space between an indulgent snack and a convenience-oriented 'better-for-you' bar in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Chicory, Root, Extract,, Wheat, Flour, Bleached,, Sugarcane, Fiber,, Allulose,, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Polydextrose,, Canola, Oil,, Sugar,, Palm, Kernel, and, Palm, Oil,, Sorbitol,, Calcium, Caseinate,, Maltitol,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Whey, Protein, Isolate,, Egg, White,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Salt,, Milk, Powder,, Soy, Lecithin,, Whey, Powder,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Color, (Yellow, 5, &, 6, Lake,, Blue, 1, &, 2, Lake,, Red, 40, Lake),, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Corn, Starch,, Maltodextrin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - 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 many industrially processed ingredients (polydextrose, maltodextrin, sugar alcohols, artificial colors and flavors, isolated proteins) and ready-to-eat formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nature Valley F1 Baked Bars Birthday Cake 6ct

The Birthday Cake bar can be a fun snack option, especially if you're looking for something low in sugar and high in fiber. With only 70 calories and 7 grams of fiber per bar, it can fit into a balanced diet as a treat. However, 'healthy' is subjective — it might not be the best choice if you're aiming for whole, unprocessed foods.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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