Nature's Bakery Twin Packs Raspberry Gluten Free Fig Bar
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 Twin Packs Raspberry Gluten Free Fig Bar is a portable, fruit-filled snack bar. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is high added sugar. Overall, it is a sweet energy source for those requiring gluten-free ingredients.
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 shows a high concentration of added sugars that drive most of the calorie count. This is balanced by a very low amount of sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 38g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 20g | — |
| Added Sugars | 13g | 26% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of brown rice flour, rice syrup, and fig paste. The formulation is further refined with a raspberry jam component that introduces industrial gums and starches to maintain shelf stability and texture.
Ingredients
Brown Rice Flour, Brown Rice Syrup, Fig Paste, Raspberry Jam (Naturally Milled Sugar, Cane Sugar, Glycerin, Rice Starch, Raspberries, Apple Powder, Natural Flavor, 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.
