Nature's Path Organic Love Crunch Granola, Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Nature's Path Organic Love Crunch Granola, Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter is a sweetened, toasted oat-based granola. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, it is a flavor-forward addition to a morning meal.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it sprinkled over a bowl of fresh berries and plant-based yogurt.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a high concentration of sugar per serving, though it remains low in sodium and saturated fat. The protein levels are a notable positive for a sweetened breakfast product.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 6g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of organic rolled oats, peanut butter, and peanuts. The inclusion of cane sugar, oils, and dark chocolate chunks transforms these whole ingredients into a more formulated, processed snack.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Rolled Oats (Organic), Cane Sugar (Organic), Peanut Butter (Organic), Sunflower (Organic) and/or Soy (Organic) Oil, Peanuts (Organic), Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Chunks (Organic) (Cane Sugar (Organic), Unsweetened Chocolate (Organic), Cocoa Butter (Organic) Vanilla (Organic)), Fair Trade Cocoa Powder (Organic), Rice Starch (Organic), Sea Salt, Chocolate Flavor (Organic) Tocopherols (Vitamin E).
