KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt

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Is KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt healthy?

KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt scores 62/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt scores 62/100.

Does KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt?

KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt compare to other snack bars?

KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt ranks #22 of 41 snack bars in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Primal Power Ancestral Fuel Bar at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Almonds, Peanuts, Chicory Root Fiber count in its favor; Palm Kernel Oil, Cane Sugar, Glucose 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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KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt

KIND
Contains seed oils
62 Fair
$13.46 · 1.4 oz · pack of 12 · $0.80 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 7
Harmful ingredients 5
Owned by Mars
Category Snack Bars
Summary

KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt scores 62/100. Despite the wholesome 'KIND' branding and almonds as the #1 ingredient, this bar contains palm kernel oil (a highly saturated tropical oil), cane sugar, glucose syrup (liquid sugar), soy lecithin, and vague 'natural flavor.' Three separate sugar sources push total sugar to 5g. The nuts and chicory root fiber are genuinely beneficial, but the ultra-processed binding matrix drags the score down significantly.

Key ingredients 14

Almonds
Very Good

Almonds are nutrient-dense, providing healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium. The #1 ingredient in this bar, they are the primary source of its nutritional value.

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Peanuts
Good

Peanuts provide protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals. A whole food ingredient that contributes to the bar's protein content.

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Chicory Root Fiber
Good

A prebiotic fiber that supports gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria. Helps boost the fiber content of the bar to 7g per serving.

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Honey
Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

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Unsweetened Chocolate
Good

100% cacao — flavanol- and antioxidant-bearing.

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Sea Salt
Good

Unrefined sea salt — a minimally processed, natural source of sodium and essential trace minerals, and a legitimate whole-food seasoning. Treated as a positive ingredient.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Natural traditional fat pressed from cacao.

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Rice Flour
Neutral

Refined grain flour used as a filler and binder. Provides carbohydrates but minimal nutritional value compared to whole grains.

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Alkalized Cocoa
Neutral

Dutch-processed cocoa has reduced antioxidant content compared to natural cocoa due to the alkalization process. Primarily used for flavor and color.

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Palm Kernel Oil
Bad

Palm kernel oil is over 80% saturated fat — higher than even butter. It is a highly processed tropical oil used as a cheap binding agent. Associated with increased LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar that provides empty calories with no nutritional benefit. One of three separate sugar sources in this bar.

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Glucose Syrup
Bad

A liquid sugar derived from starch hydrolysis. High glycemic index, rapidly spikes blood sugar. Another hidden sugar source in the ingredient list.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

An emulsifier derived from soybeans, often from GMO sources. While generally recognized as safe, it is a processed additive with no nutritional benefit and raises concerns about soy allergens.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic flavor constituents.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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