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Whole Fruit Frozen Fruit Bars, Mango
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Whole Fruit Frozen Fruit Bars, Mango

Whole Fruit
16.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
0g
Protein
17g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Whole Fruit Frozen Fruit Bars, Mango (16.50 fl oz box) are sold in the supermarket freezer aisle, usually stacked with other novelty pops, frozen fruit bars, and light ice creams—often near the ice cream novelties and the frozen fruit section. The product presents itself as an easy, fruit-forward frozen snack: a bright, mango-colored bar in a cardboard box of individually wrapped sticks, leaning on the “whole fruit” name to signal simplicity. It fits casual shopping trips for quick treats, after-school snack runs, summer pool days, and lightweight dessert grabs for movie nights or picnics. Brand positioning skews toward health-conscious, family shoppers who want a fruity, low-calorie indulgence marketed as more natural than traditional ice cream—a convenient, kid-friendly alternative that invokes nostalgia for childhood popsicles while appealing to adults seeking portion control. The label uses health-halo cues (the word “Whole” and simple ingredient listing) and highlights “natural flavor” and fruit content; there is no organic certification on the carton. The ingredients include real mango and added sugar, plus citric acid, guar gum and annatto color—small amounts of processing agents used for stability and color. In plain terms, it’s a packaged frozen product that blends real fruit with a few industrial ingredients to hold texture and flavor. Sensory notes: a brightly sweet-tart mango flavor, icy-smooth mouthfeel with a light chew from stabilizers, and a quick, refreshing finish; eaten straight from the wrapper as a snack ritual, it’s meant to be grab-and-go and shareable at casual gatherings. Nutrition: about 70 calories and 17 g sugars per serving, underscoring its sweet-snack positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein0g
* 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

Water,, Mango,, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Annatto, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugar, industrial additives (guar gum, citric acid), natural flavor and colorants alongside fruit, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods due to formulation and stabilizers.

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Common Questions about Whole Fruit Frozen Fruit Bars, Mango

The Whole Fruit Mango Bar can be a fun, refreshing treat, especially on a hot day! At 70 calories per bar, it's lower in calories compared to many desserts, but it does have 17 grams of total sugars—14 of which are added. So, while it's not a health food per se, it can fit into a balanced diet as an occasional indulgence.

Perfect For

movie-night
post-workout
back-to-school

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