Nature's Bakery Oatmeal Crumble, Strawberry, 6 Pack
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 Oatmeal Crumble, Strawberry is a fruit-filled snack bar designed for portable energy. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is the high amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a sweet, convenient treat for those needing a quick energy boost.
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 dominated by a high concentration of added sugars, which accounts for a significant portion of the total calories. This is balanced by a complete absence of saturated fat and a modest amount of fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 13g | — |
| Added Sugars | 12g | 24% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The bar is built from a base of whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and date paste. The strawberry filling introduces more refined components like wheat syrup, glycerin, and brown sugar, which shift the formulation toward a highly processed profile.
Ingredients
Strawberry Filling (Wheat Syrup, Glycerin, Brown Sugar, Strawberry Puree, Pectin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Citrate, Purple Carrot Extract for Color), Whole Wheat Flour, Cane Sugar, Rolled Oats, Date Paste, Canola Oil, Agave Inulin, Brown Rice Syrup, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Cinnamon.
