Nature's Bakery Gluten Free Blueberry Fig Bar Twin Packs
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 Gluten Free Blueberry Fig Bar Twin Packs are portable, fruit-filled snack bars made with a blend of gluten-free grains. Their main strength is a low sodium profile, while their main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, they function as a sweet energy source for those requiring gluten-free options.
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 nutrition panel is characterized by a high concentration of added sugars that drive most of the calorie count. This is offset by minimal saturated fat and very low sodium levels.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 20g | — |
| Added Sugars | 13g | 26% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Calcium | 32mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of brown rice flour, rice syrup, and fig paste. The formulation is further refined with a blueberry jam that introduces industrial gums and starches to maintain shelf stability and texture.
Ingredients
Brown Rice Flour, Brown Rice Syrup, Fig Paste, Blueberry Jam (Cane Sugar, Naturally Milled Sugar, Rice Starch, Glycerin, Blueberries, Apple Powder, Natural Flavors, Pectin, Citric Acid, Locust Bean Gum), Canola Oil, Cane Sugar, Gluten Free Five Grain Flour (Amaranth, Quinoa, Millet, Sorghum, Teff), Date Paste, Whole Grain Oats, Glycerin, Flaxseed, Leavening (Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda), Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid.
