Trader Joe’s Oat Chocolate Bars with Crispy Rice & Cocoa Nibs
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Oat Chocolate Bars with Crispy Rice & Cocoa Nibs are a sweet, crunchy plant-based snack. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is the high amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a dessert-style treat for those craving a chocolatey crunch.
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 fresh berries or a cup of herbal tea for a simple afternoon treat.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by sugar and saturated fat, with very little fiber or protein to balance the calorie density.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 9g | — |
| Added Sugars | 7g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0.2mcg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
This bar is built from cane sugar, cocoa butter, and ground oats, with puffed rice and cocoa nibs added for texture. The formulation relies on refined sweeteners and emulsifiers to achieve its shelf-stable, candy-like consistency.
Ingredients
CANE SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, GROUND OATS, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, PUFFED RICE (RICE, CANE SUGAR, SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER]), COCOA NIBS, RICE SYRUP, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SEA SALT, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR.
