MadeGood Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Low Fiber
Verdict
MadeGood Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Flavor Granola Bars are pre-packaged, sweet snacks intended for portable energy. Their main strength is very low sodium, while their main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, these function as a convenience-led dessert bar for on-the-go needs.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a piece of fresh fruit or a handful of raw almonds for a more balanced snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a profile dominated by quick-energy sugars with minimal fiber and protein to provide lasting fullness. It is notably light on salt compared to similar packaged bars.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 3.5g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 35mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs | 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 6g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 3.6mcg | 20% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of gluten-free oats and chocolate, bound together by a combination of agave, brown rice, and invert cane syrups. The birthday cake flavor and color are achieved through a formulated blend of natural flavors, agar, and various vegetable powders.
Ingredients
Pure Gluten Free Oats*, Chocolate* (Cane Sugar*, Unsweetened Chocolate*, Cocoa Butter*), Agave Syrup*, Rice Crisps* (Rice Flour*, Brown Rice Syrup*, Cane Syrup*, Salt), Brown Rice Syrup*, Invert Cane Syrup*, Sunflower Oil*, Gluten Free Oat Flour*, Vegetable Glycerin*, Natural Flavor*, Vegetable Extracts (Shiitake Mushroom, Spinach, Beet, Broccoli), Sea Salt, Beet Powder*, Agar*, Purple Sweet Potato Powder, Spirulina Extract*. *Organic.
