Snacks

Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain

FDC 167542bar (21 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 35 · -9 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 35 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 46 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (23% DV), an excellent source of protein (20% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (19% DV). Most of its 471 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (28.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.1 g · 8%Carb 64.4 g · 54%Fat 19.8 g · 37%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories471 kcal24%
Total fat20 g25%
Saturated fat2.4 g12%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium294 mg13%
Carbohydrate64 g23%
Dietary fiber5.3 g19%
Sugars29 g
Protein10 g20%
Potassium336 mg7%
Calcium61 mg5%
Iron3 mg16%
Magnesium97 mg23%
Vitamin C0.9 mg1%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E2.1 mg14%

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FDC 167542

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium23% DV
Protein20% DV
Dietary fiber19% DV
Iron16% DV
Vitamin E14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density35 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g10 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g5.3 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g294 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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