Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry

Common questions

Is Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry healthy?

Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry scores 55/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry scores 55/100.

Does Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry been lab-tested?

Yes. Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry carries an independent laboratory panel from EWG covering 1 contaminant (including Glyphosate) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry?

Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry compare to other baby snacks?

Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry ranks #14 of 26 baby snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Once Upon A Farm Puffs Strawberry, Coconut & Sweet Potato at 94/100.

Which ingredients drive Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whole Grain Oats, Dates, Dried Strawberry count in its favor; Sunflower Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Beech-Nut Nutrition
Category Baby Snacks
Summary

Beech-Nut Naturals Fruity Oat Bars Strawberry scores 55/100. Only 5 ingredients — whole grain oats, raisins, dates, sunflower oil, and dried strawberry. Clean short ingredient list with mostly whole foods. EWG 2022 testing detected glyphosate at 7.5 ppb — very low. The sunflower oil is the main negative. NOVA 3.

Contaminants 1

Source: EWG

Glyphosate
7.5 ppb
Moderate

Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful amount worth factoring in if this product is eaten regularly. Glyphosate is classified as a probable human carcinogen by IARC, and glyphosate-residue-free supply chains exist — so its presence reflects ingredient sourcing.

EWG 2022 testing detected glyphosate at 7.5 ppb — very low, but still detectable in a baby snack.

Key ingredients 4

Whole Grain Oats
Very Good

Rich in beta-glucan fiber supporting heart health and sustained energy for toddlers.

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Dates
Good

Natural whole-food sweetener rich in fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

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Dried Strawberry
Good

Natural fruit providing vitamin C and antioxidants.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Extracted seed oil — high in omega-6 linoleic acid and refined under heat and solvents; Scout classifies all extracted seed oils as very bad in foods.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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