KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt
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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
AlmondsVery 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.
See more about Almonds →PeanutsGood
Peanuts provide protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals. A whole food ingredient that contributes to the bar's protein content.
See more about Peanuts →Chicory Root FiberGood
A prebiotic fiber that supports gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria. Helps boost the fiber content of the bar to 7g per serving.
See more about Chicory Root Fiber →HoneyGood
Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.
See more about Honey →Unsweetened ChocolateGood
100% cacao — flavanol- and antioxidant-bearing.
See more about Unsweetened Chocolate →Sea SaltGood
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.
See more about Sea Salt →Cocoa ButterGood
Natural traditional fat pressed from cacao.
See more about Cocoa Butter →Rice FlourNeutral
Refined grain flour used as a filler and binder. Provides carbohydrates but minimal nutritional value compared to whole grains.
See more about Rice Flour →Alkalized CocoaNeutral
Dutch-processed cocoa has reduced antioxidant content compared to natural cocoa due to the alkalization process. Primarily used for flavor and color.
See more about Alkalized Cocoa →Palm Kernel OilBad
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.
See more about Palm Kernel Oil →Cane SugarBad
Refined sugar that provides empty calories with no nutritional benefit. One of three separate sugar sources in this bar.
See more about Cane Sugar →Glucose SyrupBad
A liquid sugar derived from starch hydrolysis. High glycemic index, rapidly spikes blood sugar. Another hidden sugar source in the ingredient list.
See more about Glucose Syrup →Soy LecithinBad
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.
See more about Soy Lecithin →Natural FlavorBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic flavor constituents.
See more about Natural Flavor →Processing
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