Balance Bare
Is Balance Bare Nutrition Energy Bar, Mixed Berry Nut healthy?
Nutrition Energy Bar, Mixed Berry Nut
Longevity Score
72/100
Food Integrity Score
79/100
Enjoy in Moderation
Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.
Quick answer
Enjoy in Moderation
Balance Bare nutrition energy bar, mixed berry nut is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 79 out of 100. Nut and seed based bar with fiber and some whole-food content, but added syrups and sunflower oil lower its alignment. Strengths include peanuts, almonds, oats, hemp seeds and flaxseed, about 3g fiber per bar, and short ingredient list with no artificial colors, while main considerations include multiple added syrups and juice concentrates, sunflower oil and coconut oil included, and around 8g sugar per bar.
Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 79/100
What helped the score?
- Contains peanuts, almonds, oats, hemp seeds and flaxseed
- About 3g fiber per bar
- Short ingredient list with no artificial colors
What held the score back?
- Multiple added syrups and juice concentrates
- Sunflower oil and coconut oil included
- Around 8g sugar per bar
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PEANUTS, BROWN RICE SYRUP, ALMONDS, ROLLED OATS, DRIED CRANBERRIES, PINEAPPLE JUICE SYRUP, RAISINS, TAPIOCA SYRUP, DRIED CANE SYRUP, DRIED BLUEBERRIES, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, COCONUT OIL, HEMP SEEDS, FLAXSEED, SALT, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 34 g (1 bar)
- Calories1608% DV
- Protein4g8% DV
- Total Carbs18g7% DV
- Fiber3g11% DV
- Total Fat8g10% DV
- Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Balance Bare Nutrition Energy Bar, Mixed Berry Nut
- Brand
- Balance Bare
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00750049582752- Serving size
- 34 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
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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sugar (8g)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Moderate-low sodium (110.2mg)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Lower protein (4g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sugar (8g)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "cane", "rice syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Useful energy (160 kcal)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
MixedAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Lower protein (4g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (4g)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "almond", "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "almond", "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "almond", "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (15g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (brown rice syrup, tapioca syrup)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (brown rice syrup, tapioca syrup)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (brown rice syrup, tapioca syrup)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "oat", "rice", "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Higher unsaturated fat (6.5g)
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Balance Bare Nutrition Energy Bar, Mixed Berry Nut highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?
Balance Bare Nutrition Energy Bar, Mixed Berry Nut shows about 2.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Balance Bare Nutrition Energy Bar, Mixed Berry Nut: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include brown rice syrup, tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains peanuts, almonds, oats, hemp seeds and flaxseed; About 3g fiber per bar; Short ingredient list with no artificial colors.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added syrups and juice concentrates; Sunflower oil and coconut oil included; Around 8g sugar per bar.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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.
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