Nature's Bakery 6 Pack Apple Oatmeal Crumble
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Fiber
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Nature's Bakery Apple Oatmeal Crumble is a pre-packaged fruit-filled snack bar. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a sweet, portable energy boost for those needing a quick plant-based snack.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair it with a handful of raw almonds or a piece of fresh fruit for a more balanced snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by a significant amount of added sugar relative to the total calories. However, it remains low in sodium and contains no saturated fat.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 13g | — |
| Added Sugars | 11g | 22% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The bars are built from a base of apple puree, whole wheat flour, and rolled oats. The formulation relies on a sweetened apple filling containing wheat syrup and glycerin, alongside cane sugar and brown rice syrup for additional sweetness.
Ingredients
Apple Filling (Wheat Syrup, Apple Puree, Glycerin, Brown Sugar, Pectin, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Cinnamon, Sodium Citrate, Tricalcium Citrate, Natural Flavors), Whole Wheat Flour, Cane Sugar, Rolled Oats, Date Paste, Canola Oil, Agave Inulin, Brown Rice Syrup, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Cinnamon.
