FRUIT & NUT ENERGY BAR

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Common questions

Is FRUIT & NUT ENERGY BAR healthy?

FRUIT & NUT ENERGY BAR scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This energy bar is built on a base of dates and peanuts, which are minimally processed and provide natural sugars, fiber, and healthy fats.

How processed is FRUIT & NUT ENERGY BAR?

FRUIT & NUT ENERGY BAR is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive FRUIT & NUT ENERGY BAR's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Peanut butter (peanuts, sea salt), Roasted peanuts count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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FRUIT & NUT ENERGY BAR

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by General Mills
Category Protein Bars
Summary

This energy bar is built on a base of dates and peanuts, which are minimally processed and provide natural sugars, fiber, and healthy fats. The inclusion of semisweet chocolate chips adds some refined sugar, but the overall ingredient list is relatively clean with no artificial additives or seed oils. While the product is processed, it maintains a balance of natural ingredients and nutritional benefits, though the sugar content is notably high.

Key ingredients 4

Peanut butter (peanuts, sea salt)
Good

Peanut butter offers healthy fats and protein, supporting energy and satiety, which is why it is considered beneficial.

Roasted peanuts
Good

Roasted peanuts are rich in healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.

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Dates
Neutral

Dates are naturally sweet and provide fiber, but they are processed to extract their sweetness, making them neutral in overall health impact.

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Semisweet chocolate chips (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla extract)
Neutral

Chocolate chips add flavor and texture but contain sugar and fats, making them neutral in health impact.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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