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Nature Valley Granola Bars, Trail Mix Cranberry Pomegranate with Almonds
Cereal & Breakfast
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Nature Valley Granola Bars, Trail Mix Cranberry Pomegranate with Almonds

Nature Valley
6.70 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
6g
Sugars
75mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nature Valley Granola Bars, Trail Mix Cranberry Pomegranate with Almonds (6.70 oz) reads like a familiar aisle staple — a small cardboard box holding individually wrapped bars designed for grab-and-go moments. You’ll typically find it in the breakfast/snack aisle near cereals, other granola and granola bars, trail mix, and single-serve nut packages; stores sometimes place multipacks on endcaps or near checkout for impulse buys. This product fits quick shopping trips for lunches, road trips, or afternoons when you need a portable bite — parents loading school lunches, hikers grabbing an energy snack, or commuters stashing something in a desk drawer. Nature Valley’s brand positioning leans on an outdoorsy, wholesome image: rustic photography, “whole grain oats” claims, and messaging that appeals to busy, health-conscious families and active adults seeking simple-sounding snacks. The label leans into a natural-health halo without organic certification — there are no USDA Organic badges, but front-of-pack highlights and “made with whole grain” cues imply wholesomeness. Ingredient and formatting choices reveal more processing: the bar is a manufactured cluster held together with syrups and humectants, flavored with added sugars and “natural flavor,” and preserved for shelf-stability. Sensory notes: a mix of crunchy almond bits and chewy, sticky clusters lacquered with corn syrup and glycerin, bright little tart pops from dried cranberries and pomegranate, and a dry oat backbone; bars come sealed in single wrappers inside a box, eaten straight from the pack or paired with coffee or yogurt. In American grocery culture it’s an accessible, everyday convenience product that trades artisanal simplicity for portability and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars6g
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

Whole, Grain, Oats,, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Rice, Flour,, Almonds,, Dried, Cranberries,, Fructose,, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Dried, Pomegranate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Barley, Malt, Extract,, Baking, Soda,, Natural, Flavor,, Vitamin, E, (Mixed, Tocopherols), Added, to, Retain, Freshness..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - 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?

The ingredient list includes multiple added sweeteners (corn syrup, sugar, fructose), humectants and emulsifiers (vegetable glycerin, soy lecithin), and 'natural flavor' along with processing for shelf stability and formed bar structure, consistent with an ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Nature Valley Granola Bars, Trail Mix Cranberry Pomegranate with Almonds

The Trail Mix Cranberry Pomegranate bar can be a healthy snack option, especially when compared to many other sugary treats. With 130 calories and 6g of added sugars, it's a reasonable choice for a quick energy boost. However, it's not a superfood — think of it more as a convenient snack rather than a health powerhouse.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
post-workout

Vibe:

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