Balanced Blend

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Is Balanced Blend healthy?

Balanced Blend scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like probiotic yogurt covered raisins, cranberries, roasted nuts, and dried blueberries, which provide antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber.

How processed is Balanced Blend?

Balanced Blend is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Balanced Blend's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cranberries, Roasted Cashews, Roasted Almonds count in its favor; Probiotic Yogurt Covered Raisins, Corn 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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Balanced Blend

Wellsley Farms
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by BJ's Wholesale Club
Category Bread
Summary

This product contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like probiotic yogurt covered raisins, cranberries, roasted nuts, and dried blueberries, which provide antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. However, the presence of corn syrup as a refined sweetener contributes to excessive sugar intake and potential metabolic issues. The product's processing level limits its score, as it is not minimally processed and includes added sugars.

Key ingredients 7

Cranberries
Good

Whole fruit providing beneficial antioxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber that support immune health.

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Roasted Cashews
Good

Nutrient-dense whole food providing healthy monounsaturated fats, plant-based protein, and essential minerals.

Roasted Almonds
Good

Rich in heart-healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium, and dietary fiber to support sustained energy.

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Dried Blueberries
Neutral

Dried fruit offering beneficial antioxidants, though often containing added sugars or oils during processing.

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Tapioca Dextrin
Neutral

Processed starch derived from tapioca, commonly used as a binder or stabilizer with minimal nutritional impact.

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Probiotic Yogurt Covered Raisins
Bad

Contains concentrated sugars and processed yogurt coating typically made with added oils and sugars, reducing its overall nutritional quality.

Corn Syrup
Bad

Refined liquid sweetener that provides empty calories and can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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