Granola Bar

Common questions

Is Granola Bar healthy?

Granola Bar scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This granola bar contains beneficial ingredients like gluten-free oats, which are a good source of fiber and nutrients.

How processed is Granola Bar?

Granola Bar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Granola Bar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter count in its favor; Agave Syrup, Cane Sugar, Brown Rice Syrup are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Granola Bar

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60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by Riverside Natural Foods
Category Protein Bars
Summary

This granola bar contains beneficial ingredients like gluten-free oats, which are a good source of fiber and nutrients. However, the presence of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, and invert cane sugar, a refined sugar, detracts from its healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite having some whole food components.

Key ingredients 8

Unsweetened Chocolate
Good

Unsweetened chocolate provides antioxidants and has less sugar, making it a healthier chocolate option.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter contains healthy fats and contributes to the chocolate flavor without added sugars.

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Pure Gluten Free Oats
Neutral

Oats are a good source of dietary fiber and provide complex carbohydrates, supporting sustained energy release.

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Chocolate Chips
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Agave Syrup
Bad

Agave syrup is high in sugars and can contribute to blood sugar spikes when consumed in excess.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds empty calories and can impact blood sugar levels negatively.

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Brown Rice Syrup
Bad

Brown rice syrup is a sweetener that can cause blood sugar spikes and adds extra calories.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is a highly processed oil that may contain trans fats and omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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