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Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Strawberry Bars
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Strawberry Bars

Nutri-Grain
10.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
101
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Strawberry Bars present themselves as a convenient, family-friendly breakfast or snack item found in the cereal and breakfast aisle, often shelved near granola bars, toaster pastries, and other on-the-go breakfast options. Packaged in a cardboard box with individually wrapped bars, they target busy parents and school-aged children who want a portable morning solution. The brand leans on wholesome language—whole grain oats, added vitamins and minerals, and a short, bright ingredient list on the front—to position the product as a sensible, slightly nutritious choice within the snack category. Labeling emphasizes 10g whole grains, a source of calcium and iron, and 'no high fructose corn syrup,' alongside colorful kid-friendly imagery and claims that make it suitable for lunchboxes. In plain terms, the bars are highly processed: they combine baked oat-and-wheat crusts with a sweet, chewy strawberry filling built from syrups, concentrates, starches, emulsifiers, and natural flavors. Sensory notes: the crust is soft-chewy with a tender oat bite and a slight oily sheen from vegetable oils; the filling is sweet, smooth and jam-like with a concentrated strawberry flavor and a slightly gummy texture. Typical rituals include grabbing a bar on the way out the door, tucking one into a backpack, or pairing it with coffee or milk for a quick, calming morning routine. Culturally, Nutri-Grain evokes convenience, childhood nostalgia and family practicality, marketed as a compromise between indulgence and nutritional reassurance for busy American households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
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

Ingredients:, Crust:, Whole, Grain, Oats,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Soybean, Oil,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Fructose,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Glycerin,, Invert, Sugar,, Whey,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Choline, Bitartrate,, Cellulose,, Salt,, Potassium, Bicarbonate,, Natural, Flavor,, Vitamin, Mineral, Blend, (Salt,, Niacinamide,, Iron,, Zinc, Oxide,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12,, Thiamin, Hydrochloride,, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride,, Riboflavin),, Wheat, Bran,, Mono-, &, Diglycerides,, Soy, Lecithin,, Wheat, Gluten,, Carrageenan,, Guar, Gum,, Filling:, Invert, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Glycerin,, Sugar,, Strawberry, Puree, Concentrate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Sodium, Citrate,, Vegetable, Juice, (Color),, Sodium, Alginate,, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Calcium, Phosphate,, Methylcellulose,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • 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 (corn syrup, invert sugar, modified starch, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings) and is formulated and packaged for ready-to-eat convenience, consistent with ultraprocessed foods in NOVA Group 4.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Strawberry Bars

The healthiness of Nutri-Grain Strawberry Bars really depends on your perspective and dietary goals. They provide some whole grains and a bit of calcium, which is great, but they also pack in 12 grams of added sugars per bar. If you're looking for a quick snack on the go, they can fit into a balanced diet, but if you're trying to cut down on sugar, you might want to consider alternatives.

Perfect For

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