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Is Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Peanut Hemp Crunch healthy?

Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Peanut Hemp Crunch

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

74/100

Food Integrity Score

78/100

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

Kashi go lean, plant-powered bars, peanut hemp crunch is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 74 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100. Whole-grain and seed-based bar with decent fiber and plant protein, though added sweeteners and processing lower its alignment. Strengths include whole grains, seeds, nuts, and legume protein, good fiber for a snack bar (5g), and few additives; no artificial colors listed, while main considerations include multiple added sweeteners (invert cane, tapioca syrup, glycerin), processed pea crisps and peanut flour components, and moderate sugar (9g) for one bar.

Longevity Score 74/100Food Integrity Score 78/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grains, seeds, nuts, and legume protein
  • Good fiber for a snack bar (5g)
  • Few additives; no artificial colors listed

What held the score back?

  • Multiple added sweeteners (invert cane, tapioca syrup, glycerin)
  • Processed pea crisps and peanut flour components
  • Moderate sugar (9g) for one bar

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PEANUTS, INVERT CANE SYRUP, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS), MILLET, TAPIOCA SYRUP, PEANUT FLOUR, CHIA SEEDS, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, PEA CRISPS (PEA PROTEIN, RICE STARCH), HEMP SEEDS, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, DATES, BUCKWHEAT, ACACIA GUM, ALMONDS, SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, 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 Carbs21g8% DV
  • Fiber5g18% DV
  • Total Fat10g13% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Peanut Hemp Crunch
Brand
Kashi
Category
Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
GTIN / UPC
00018627105121
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

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate-low sodium (135mg)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (21g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Peanut Hemp Crunch 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.

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, Peanut Hemp Crunch shows about 5g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kashi Go Lean, Plant-Powered Bars, Peanut Hemp Crunch: 9g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include invert cane 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: Whole grains, seeds, nuts, and legume protein; Good fiber for a snack bar (5g); Few additives; no artificial colors listed.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sweeteners (invert cane, tapioca syrup, glycerin); Processed pea crisps and peanut flour components; Moderate sugar (9g) for one 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.

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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.

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