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Dark Chocolate Whole Grain Clusters, 11 OZ
pantry-essentials/cereal
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Dark Chocolate Whole Grain Clusters, 11 OZ

KIND
Available at Whole Foods
240
Calories
10g
Protein
7g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the snack aisle, tossed into a cart for work lunches, backpacks, or a movie-night treat. It presents a health-forward, whole-grain vibe but reads indulgent and convenient with crunchy, chocolatey clusters. The ingredient list (soy protein isolate, tapioca/brown rice syrup, canola oil, emulsifiers and "natural flavor") and shelf-stable clustered texture indicate significant industrial reformulation typical of ultraprocessed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 5
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars7g
Protein10g
* 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

OATS, TAPIOCA, SYRUP, SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, SEMI-SWEET, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, COCOA, BUTTER,, SOY, LECITHIN,, VANILLA, EXTRACT), CANE, SUGAR, CANOLA, OIL, MILLET, COCOA, POWDER, BROWN, RICE, BUCKWHEAT, NATURAL, FLAVOR, AMARANTH, QUINOA, SEA, SALT, BROWN, RICE, SYRUP, VITAMIN, E, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS)..

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 industrial ingredients and additives (soy protein isolate, multiple syrups, refined oils, emulsifiers, natural flavors) and is a shelf-stable, reformulated product, fitting NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Dark Chocolate Whole Grain Clusters, 11 OZ

The Dark Chocolate Whole Grain Clusters can definitely fit into a balanced diet! With 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per serving, they’re a solid choice for a snack or breakfast option. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals — so consider how they fit into your overall eating pattern.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientindulgentwholesome
$6.39
per package