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Quaker Big Chewy Granola Bar, Chocolate Chip
Cereal & Breakfast
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Quaker Big Chewy Granola Bar, Chocolate Chip

Quaker
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
104
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Big Chewy Granola Bar, Chocolate Chip is the familiar individually wrapped breakfast-bar you spot on grocery shelves in the cereal and snack-bar aisle — usually stacked beside other granola and breakfast bars, instant oatmeal packets, and kid-targeted snack packs. Packaged in a brightly colored box with single-serve plastic wrappers, it trades on Quaker’s heritage by calling out whole grain oats and chocolate chips while keeping a mass-market price point. It’s designed for on-the-go moments: a quick school-lunch add-in, a commuter’s breakfast replacement, or a portable roadside snack on a family road trip. The brand positions itself as family-friendly and reliable, aimed at busy parents and value-conscious shoppers who want a perceived “wholesome” grab-and-go option; packaging leans on whole-grain and granola cues that create a health halo without organic certification or explicit natural-product claims. Label copy may emphasize whole grains and chocolate enjoyment; ingredient lists reveal shelf-stable sweeteners, emulsifiers, and flavorings. In plain terms, this is a commercially processed snack bar made from oat-based granola clusters, chocolate chips, syrups and stabilizers to achieve consistent chew and a long shelf life. Sensory notes: a soft, chewy interior with pockets of slightly crunchy rice crisp and intermittent melty chocolate chips, fairly sweet and slightly sticky from corn and invert syrups. Rituals around it are quick and habitual — unwrapping in a car, slipping into a lunchbox, or pairing with coffee — a convenience-first snack that balances indulgence with a branded sense of everyday wholesomeness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars13g
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

Granola, (Whole, Grain, Oats,, Brown, Sugar,, Brown, Rice, Crisp, [Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Sugar,, Salt],, Whole, Grain, Wheat,, Soybean, Oil,, Dried, Coconut,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Baking, Soda,, Soy, Lecithin,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk),, Semisweet, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract),, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Brown, Rice, Crisp, (Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Sugar,, Salt),, Invert, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Glycerin,, Soybean, Oil,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Kernel, and, Palm, Oil),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Calcium, Carbonate,, Sorbitol,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Salt,, Cocoa, Powder,, Whey,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Lactose,, Soy, Lecithin,, Molasses,, Natural, Flavor,, Vanilla, Extract,, Tocopherols, (to, Preserve, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • tocopherols - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 formulations (corn syrup, corn syrup solids, invert sugar, glycerin, emulsifiers, flavorings, processed chocolate and rice crisps) typical of ultra-processed foods, indicating extensive industrial processing and additives.

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Common Questions about Quaker Big Chewy Granola Bar, Chocolate Chip

The Big Chewy Granola Bar can be a convenient snack option, especially when you're on the go. It has some whole grains and a bit of fiber, but it also contains added sugars and corn syrup, which might not make it the healthiest choice if you're looking to avoid those. Think of it as a treat rather than a health food!

Perfect For

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