Kashi
Is Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Honey Pecan Baklava healthy?
Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Honey Pecan Baklava
Longevity Score
82/100
Food Integrity Score
68/100
Choose Occasionally
There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.
Quick answer
Choose Occasionally
Kashi go lean, plant-powered bars, honey pecan baklava is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 82 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Whole-food nut, seed, and oat bar with solid fiber and protein, though added sweeteners and moderate fat keep it from the top tier. Strengths include whole grain oats, nuts, and seeds listed first, good fiber (5g) and plant protein (9g), and short ingredient list with no artificial colors, while main considerations include multiple sweeteners: honey, tapioca and invert cane syrup, calorie-dense from nuts, seed butters, and oil, and sodium 180mg and some added sugar (7g total).
Longevity Score 82/100Food Integrity Score 68/100
What helped the score?
- Whole grain oats, nuts, and seeds listed first
- Good fiber (5g) and plant protein (9g)
- Short ingredient list with no artificial colors
What held the score back?
- Multiple sweeteners: honey, tapioca and invert cane syrup
- Calorie-dense from nuts, seed butters, and oil
- Sodium 180mg and some added sugar (7g total)
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PEA CRISPS (PEA PROTEIN, RICE STARCH), PECANS, HONEY, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, PUMPKIN SEEDS, TAPIOCA SYRUP, CASHEWS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CASHEW BUTTER, CHIA SEEDS, SUNFLOWER BUTTER, INVERT CANE SYRUP, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TAPIOCA STARCH, ACACIA GUM, DATES, BUCKWHEAT, SESAME SEEDS, ALMONDS, MOLASSES, SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, CINNAMON, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 45 g (1 bar)
- Calories20010% DV
- Protein9g18% DV
- Total Carbs20g7% DV
- Fiber5g18% DV
- Total Fat11g14% DV
- Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Honey Pecan Baklava
- Brand
- Kashi
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00018627105145- Serving size
- 45 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "cane", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
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 (180mg)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "cane", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener signals (honey, tapioca syrup)
This product has 2 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", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Available carbohydrates (20g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery carbs (20g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "oat", "pea protein", "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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 "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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 "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 (honey, 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 (honey, 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 (honey, 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", "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: Higher unsaturated fat (9.5g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Honey Pecan Baklava 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?
Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Honey Pecan Baklava shows about 5g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Honey Pecan Baklava: 7g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include honey, tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain oats, nuts, and seeds listed first; Good fiber (5g) and plant protein (9g); Short ingredient list with no artificial colors.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple sweeteners: honey, tapioca and invert cane syrup; Calorie-dense from nuts, seed butters, and oil; Sodium 180mg and some added sugar (7g total).
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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