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Nature Valley Lunchbox Double Choc 5 Counts
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

Nature Valley Lunchbox Double Choc 5 Counts

Nature Valley
4.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
5g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nature Valley Lunchbox Double Choc is a compact, kid-oriented snack bar that you’ll typically find on supermarket shelves in the snack and granola bar aisle, parked next to other lunchbox-sized bars, fruit snacks, and peanut-butter alternatives. Packaged as a multi-count box with individually wrapped bars, it markets portability and convenience for parents packing school lunches or commuters grabbing a quick sweet bite. It fits occasions like after-school snacks, on-the-go breakfasts, and picnic or travel stashes where a small, tidy treat is useful. The Nature Valley brand carries outdoor, wholesome imagery—think hiking and whole grains—so this product is positioned between family-friendly and indulgent, aimed at parents who want a “better” packaged snack and kids who want chocolate. Front-of-package cues emphasize whole grain oats and familiar ingredients while the “Lunchbox” name summons kid-safe portioning; there’s typically no organic certification and the visual styling downplays industrial processing. In plain terms the bar is manufactured with refined sweeteners, chocolate inclusions, and emulsifiers rather than being a homemade or minimally processed granola. Sensory notes: each bar offers a soft‑chewy oat matrix studded with chocolate chunks and a sweet, slightly molasses-y background, with a faintly slick mouthfeel from glycerin and oil; texture is tender rather than crisp. Rituals around it are practical—slipping a wrapped bar into a schoolbox, gym bag, or travel cup holder—and its small size encourages portion control while delivering a clear chocolate-forward treat in a convenient single-serve format.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
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,, Chicory, Root, Extract,, Milk, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Cocoa, Butter,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Milk, Ingredients,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract),, Rice, Flour,, Chocolate, Chunks, (Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract),, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Canola, Oil,, Maltodextrin,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Molasses,, Baking, Soda,, Barley, Malt, Extract,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Wheat, Flakes..

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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, maltodextrin, vegetable glycerin, emulsifiers, 'natural flavors') and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat snack, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Nature Valley Lunchbox Double Choc 5 Counts

The Lunchbox Double Choc can be a tasty treat, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. With 110 calories and 5 grams of fiber, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially as an occasional snack. Just remember, it’s not a superfood — it’s more of a delightful indulgence.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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