Nature’s Path Organic Dark Chocolate & Berry Love Crunch Granola
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Nature’s Path Organic Dark Chocolate & Berry Love Crunch Granola is a sweetened, cluster-style breakfast granola. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, it is a dessert-inspired option for those seeking a sweet flavor profile.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a bowl of coconut yogurt or sprinkle it over fresh sliced bananas.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a profile where added sugars contribute a significant portion of the calories, though saturated fat and sodium levels remain low.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 6g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
This product is based on whole grain rolled oats, cane sugar, and soy oil. The inclusion of dark chocolate chunks and a freeze-dried berry blend creates a formulated, sweetened composition.
Ingredients
Whole grain rolled oats (organic), cane sugar (organic), soy oil (organic), Fair Trade dark chocolate chunks (organic) (cane sugar (organic), unsweetened chocolate (organic), cocoa butter (organic), vanilla (organic)), dried coconut (organic), cocoa powder (organic), freeze-dried berry blend (organic) (freeze-dried strawberries (organic), freeze-dried raspberries (organic)), rice starch (organic), sea salt, chocolate flavor (organic), tocopherols (vitamin E).
