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Gomacro Banana + Almond Butter Prolonged Power Macrobar: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Gomacro banana + almond butter prolonged power macrobar received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable ingredient list built mostly from nuts, seeds, banana, and rice, so it reads more like a simple snack than a factory formula. The main watch points are the added syrups and sugars, the isolated protein blend, and the vague natural flavor line. Fine to eat occasionally; it is a reasonable snack choice but not a whole-food staple. Main considerations include added syrup and sugar sweeteners, isolated protein blend, and vague natural flavor. Simpler options: Look for bars sweetened with dates or no added syrup; choose options listing specific flavors instead of natural flavor.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added syrup and sugar sweeteners
- Isolated protein blend
- Vague natural flavor
Simpler options to consider
- Look for bars sweetened with dates or no added syrup
- Choose options listing specific flavors instead of natural flavor
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Gomacro Banana + Almond Butter Prolonged Power Macrobar
- Brand
- Gomacro
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00181945000154- Serving size
- 65 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
Banana + Almond Butter Prolonged Power Macrobar
Gomacro
High integrity
Warning Signs
Brown rice syrup and coconut sugar mean this bar is sweetened more than the ingredient list first suggests.
Consider This
Organic natural flavor is a vague flavor input, and the protein blend is a rebuilt fraction rather than a whole food.
Good Substitutes
A bar built from whole nuts, dried banana, seeds, and oats with no added syrup would keep the same flavor profile.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a short, recognizable ingredient list built mostly from nuts, seeds, banana, and rice, so it reads more like a simple snack than a factory formula. The main watch points are the added syrups and sugars, the isolated protein blend, and the vague natural flavor line. Fine to eat occasionally; it is a reasonable snack choice but not a whole-food staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added syrup and sugar sweeteners
- Isolated protein blend
- Vague natural flavor
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Organic brown rice syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
- Organic coconut sugar — Added sugar
- Organic natural flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed compounds.
- Organic brown rice syrup (5/10) — Refined syrup sweetener.
- Organic protein blend (4/10) — Isolated protein fractions.
Better choice tips
- Look for bars sweetened with dates or no added syrup.
- Choose options listing specific flavors instead of natural flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC ALMOND BUTTER, ORGANIC PROTEIN BLEND (ORGANIC SPROUTED BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN), ORGANIC PUFFED BROWN RICE, ORGANIC BANANAS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC WALNUTS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC CINNAMON, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavor is a broad label term that hides specific compounds.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed source compounds.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Organic brown rice syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Concentrated syrup sweetener adds sugar without whole-food structure.
Additional note
Refined syrup sweetener used for binding and sweetness.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener.
Organic protein blendConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein fractions signal more formulation than whole food.
Additional note
Isolated sprouted brown rice and pea protein combined.
Organic coconut sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar adds sweetness regardless of its natural origin.
Additional note
Minimally refined sugar that still adds sweetness.
Family watchlist
Added sugar sweetener.
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Organic sprouted brown rice proteinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Protein isolate is a concentrated fraction of the grain.
Additional note
Protein fraction from sprouted brown rice.
Organic pea proteinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Protein isolate is a concentrated fraction of the legume.
Additional note
Isolated pea protein fraction.
Organic puffed brown riceConcern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Puffed grain is a mild processing step, not a formulation.
Additional note
Puffed grain, a category-normal cereal process.
Organic almond butterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable nut ingredient with minimal processing.
Additional note
Ground almonds, a simple recognizable whole food.
Organic bananasConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole fruit ingredient.
Additional note
Banana fruit, a simple whole food.
Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seed ingredient.
Additional note
Whole seeds, a recognizable whole food.
Organic walnutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable nut ingredient.
Additional note
Whole nuts, a recognizable whole food.
Organic cinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Ground spice, a simple recognizable ingredient.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable, high-integrity ingredients. 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-outsMetabolic 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.
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: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "almond", "walnut", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "rice syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
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 "sugar", "syrup", "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: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice", "banana". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
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 "pea protein", "almond", "walnut". 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 "pea protein", "almond", "walnut". 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 "pea protein", "almond", "walnut". 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", "sugar", "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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
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: Family watchlist items (Organic brown rice 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: Family watchlist items (Organic brown rice 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: Family watchlist items (Organic brown rice syrup)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "almond", "walnut". See ingredients for details.)
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 "rice", "pea". 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: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "almond", "walnut", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the 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 Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Gomacro Banana + Almond Butter Prolonged Power Macrobar highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Gomacro Banana + Almond Butter Prolonged Power Macrobar shows about 2.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Gomacro Banana + Almond Butter Prolonged Power Macrobar: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Brown rice syrup, Coconut sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic whole-food ingredients with nuts and seeds; About 3g fiber and 11g protein per bar; Sodium is very low at about 5mg.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sweeteners: brown rice syrup and coconut sugar; About 12g sugar per bar; Calorie-dense at 280 kcal 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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