MadeGood Granola Bars, Mixed Berry
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
MadeGood Granola Bars, Mixed Berry are pre-packaged, fruit-flavored snack bars. Their main strength is very low sodium, while their main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, they function as a sweet, convenient option for those needing a portable snack.
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 coming from sugars. While it is low in sodium and saturated fat, it offers very little protein and fiber per serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs | 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 5g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 4mcg | 20% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
These bars are based on oats and rice crisps, but the formulation relies on a combination of agave, brown rice, and invert cane syrups for binding. The inclusion of vegetable extracts and various dried fruits results in a highly processed, formulated snack.
Ingredients
Pure Gluten Free Oats (Organic), Agave Syrup (Organic), Brown Rice Syrup (Organic), Brown Rice Crisps (Organic), Sunflower Oil (Organic), Invert Cane Syrup (Organic), Raisins (Organic), Gluten Free Oat Flour (Organic), Dried Cranberries (Organic) (Apple Juice Concentrate (Organic), Cranberries (Organic), Sunflower Oil (Organic)), Zante Currants (Organic), Freeze Dried Raspberries (Organic), Vegetable Extracts (Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Tomatoes, Beets Shiitake Mushrooms), Natural Flavor (Organic), Agar (Organic), Salt.
