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365 Coconut Fruit Bars: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · 365

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

365 coconut fruit bars received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a coconut bar with some recognizable base ingredients, but the list leans on multiple refined sweeteners and texture stabilizers. It reads as a formulated snack rather than a simple kitchen recipe, so it is better suited to occasional use than daily eating. Main considerations include multiple refined sweeteners: cane sugar, corn maltodextrin, and dextrose, guar and xanthan gums used for texture and stability, and dried dairy and whey powder add formulation depth. Simpler options: Choose bars sweetened mainly with dates or fruit; pick options with coconut as the main ingredient and no added gums.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Multiple refined sweeteners: cane sugar, corn maltodextrin, and dextrose
  • Guar and xanthan gums used for texture and stability
  • Dried dairy and whey powder add formulation depth

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose bars sweetened mainly with dates or fruit
  • Pick options with coconut as the main ingredient and no added gums

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
365 Coconut Fruit Bars
Brand
365
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00099482413460
Serving size
118 g (1 bar)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Coconut Fruit Bars

365

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Cane sugar, corn maltodextrin, and dextrose stack up sweetener and refined-carb inputs, with guar and xanthan gums adding texture engineering.

Consider This

Guar gum and xanthan gum are stabilizers that mainly build texture and shelf stability, a hallmark of formulated bar products.

Good Substitutes

Look for bars sweetened only with dates or fruit, with coconut as the main ingredient and no gums or added dextrose.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a coconut bar with some recognizable base ingredients, but the list leans on multiple refined sweeteners and texture stabilizers. It reads as a formulated snack rather than a simple kitchen recipe, so it is better suited to occasional use than daily eating.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple refined sweeteners: cane sugar, corn maltodextrin, and dextrose
  • Guar and xanthan gums used for texture and stability
  • Dried dairy and whey powder add formulation depth

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Cane sugar — Refined added sweetener
  • Corn maltodextrin — Refined starch derivative
  • Guar gum — Texture gum
  • Xanthan gum — Texture gum
  • Dextrose — Refined added sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Cane sugar (5/10) — Refined sweetener
  • Corn maltodextrin (5/10) — Refined starch derivative
  • Guar gum (5/10) — Texture gum

Better choice tips

  • Choose bars sweetened mainly with dates or fruit.
  • Pick options with coconut as the main ingredient and no added gums.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

NONFAT MILK (NONFAT DRY MILK, WATER), CANE SUGAR, COCONUT (COCONUT FLAKES [COCONUT, CANE SUGAR, WATER], COCONUT CREAM [COCONUT EXTRACT, WATER]), CORN MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY POWDER, STABILIZERS (GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, DEXTROSE).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Cane sugarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sweeteners are commonly flagged by users tracking added sugars.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar adds sweetness and carb density.

    Family watchlist

    Refined added sweetener

  2. Corn maltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined carbWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined carb

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Maltodextrin is a refined starch fraction used for bulk and texture.

    Additional note

    Refined corn starch derivative adding sweetness and bulk.

    Family watchlist

    Refined starch derivative

  3. Guar gumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gums are texture helpers that some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Thickening gum used for texture and binding.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum

  4. Xanthan gumConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Xanthan is a texture system that signals formulation engineering.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived thickener used for texture and stability.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum

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  1. DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugars are often flagged for users watching sweeteners.

    Additional note

    Refined simple sugar adding sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined added sweetener

  2. Whey powderConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy protein

    What this is

    Dairy protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated dairy protein fraction adds formulation depth beyond plain milk.

    Additional note

    Dairy protein fraction, separated from milk during processing.

  3. Nonfat milk (nonfat dry milk, water)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried dairy is common but reflects processing beyond a plain whole food.

    Additional note

    Dairy base, mildly processed through drying and reconstitution.

  4. Coconut (coconut flakes, coconut cream)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable coconut base is a positive anchor for this product.

    Additional note

    Recognizable coconut inputs, with cane sugar and water in sub-ingredients.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close an ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable, high-integrity foods. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "whey". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "whey". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is 365 Coconut Fruit Bars highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

365 Coconut Fruit Bars shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

365 Coconut Fruit Bars: 28g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Coconut-based with no artificial colors; No saturated fat per serving per label.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added cane sugar and maltodextrin drive high sugar; Very low fiber and protein for a snack; Stabilizers and processed dairy powders add processing.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same ice cream & frozen desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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