MadeGood Granola bars, Chocolate Drizzled, Birthday Cake Flavor
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Fiber
Verdict
MadeGood Granola bars, Chocolate Drizzled, Birthday Cake Flavor are pre-packaged, sweet snacks designed for portability. Their main strength is low sodium, while their main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, these function as a dessert-style convenience food.
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 profile is characterized by a high proportion of calories from sugar with minimal fiber and protein to provide satiety. It is notably low in salt compared to many other processed snack 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 | 40mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs | 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 6g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 4.1mcg | 20% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of gluten-free oats and agave syrup, which are then combined with a chocolate drizzle and colorful sprinkles. The inclusion of multiple syrups and various vegetable extracts for coloring indicates a formulated approach to achieve the specific cake flavor and appearance.
Ingredients
Pure Gluten Free Oats*, Chocolate* (Cane Sugar*, Unsweetened Chocolate*, Cocoa Butter*), Agave Syrup*, Sprinkles* (Rice Crisps [Rice Flour*, Cane Syrup*, Salt], Vegetable Glycerin*, Sunflower Oil*, Beet Powder* [Added for Color], Purple Sweet Potato Powder [Added for Color] [Maltodextrin, Purple Sweet Potato Extract, Citric Acid], Spirulina Extract* [Added for Color]), Brown Rice Syrup*, Invert Cane Syrup, Sunflower Oil*, Brown Rice Crisps, Gluten Free Oat Flour*, Natural Flavor*, Vegetable Extracts (Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Tomatoes, Beets, Shiitake Mushrooms), Salt, Agar*. *Organic.
