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Kind Bars Multipack, Dark Chocolate Nuts Sea Salt
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Kind Bars Multipack, Dark Chocolate Nuts Sea Salt

Kind
8.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
6g
Protein
5g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

KIND Bars Multipack, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt is a widely recognizable grab-and-go snack you'll find in the grocery aisle dedicated to snack bars and health foods — usually on endcaps or shelves near granola bars, trail mix, and protein bars. Shoppers reach for it during busy mornings, office commutes, school lunches, road trips, or as a quick post-workout bite. The brand positions itself as a kinder-for-you alternative, marketed to health-minded, time-pressed adults who want real ingredients and premium nuts; its ads and packaging emphasize wholesome almonds and simple ingredient calls, appealing to millennial and Gen X shoppers seeking convenience without sacrificing perceived quality. The label leans into health halos — “gluten free,” “made without genetically engineered ingredients,” low glycemic index — and highlights nuts and fiber; there’s no organic certification and the product still contains added sugars and refined oils. In plain terms, this is a highly processed packaged snack made from whole nuts blended with sweeteners and specialized ingredients to form a cohesive bar. Sensory details include a crunchy, nut-forward chew with a glossy dark-chocolate coating and a faint salt crunch; bars are individually wrapped in small foil-backed sleeves inside a multipack, encouraging single-serve rituals: grab one from a work drawer, toss it into a gym bag, or pair it with coffee between meetings. The eating experience reads as slightly indulgent but familiar — nutty, slightly sticky from honey and syrups, with that resolute snack-bar density that makes it portable and shelf-stable. Overall it sits at the intersection of convenience, treat, and perceived health snack in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein6g
* 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

Almonds,, Peanuts,, Chicory, Root, Fiber,, Honey,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Cane, Sugar,, Glucose, Syrup,, Rice, Flour,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Alkalized, Cocoa,, Sea, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor,, Cocoa, Butter..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Kernel 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 (glucose syrup, palm kernel oil, chicory root fiber, natural flavors) and is a packaged, reformulated snack product, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Kind Bars Multipack, Dark Chocolate Nuts Sea Salt

The Kind Bar can be a healthy snack option, especially if you're looking for something that balances protein and fiber. With 6 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber per bar, it can help keep you satisfied between meals. However, keep in mind that it contains added sugars, so it's best enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
post-workout

Vibe:

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