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Kind Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt Bars: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Kind maple glazed pecan & sea salt bars received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. The core ingredients here are recognizable nuts, honey, and maple, which keeps this from being a heavily engineered product. The added fiber, glucose syrup, soy lecithin, and vague natural flavor push it into a more formulated category, so it is better treated as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. Main considerations include isolated chicory root fiber added for fiber content, glucose syrup and sugar as refined sweeteners, and natural flavor and soy lecithin as formulation helpers. Simpler options: Choose bars with short lists of whole nuts, seeds, and honey; look for bars without isolated fibers, emulsifiers, or natural flavor.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Isolated chicory root fiber added for fiber content
- Glucose syrup and sugar as refined sweeteners
- Natural flavor and soy lecithin as formulation helpers
Simpler options to consider
- Choose bars with short lists of whole nuts, seeds, and honey
- Look for bars without isolated fibers, emulsifiers, or natural flavor
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Kind Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt Bars
- Brand
- Kind
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00602652273568- Serving size
- 40 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
Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt Bars
Kind
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Chicory root fiber, glucose syrup, and natural flavor are doing behind-the-scenes work in this bar.
Consider This
Isolated chicory root fiber, glucose syrup, soy lecithin, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated snack bars rather than simple home recipes.
Good Substitutes
Try a bar or trail mix made from whole pecans, almonds, and honey with a pinch of sea salt and nothing else.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThe core ingredients here are recognizable nuts, honey, and maple, which keeps this from being a heavily engineered product. The added fiber, glucose syrup, soy lecithin, and vague natural flavor push it into a more formulated category, so it is better treated as an occasional snack than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Isolated chicory root fiber added for fiber content
- Glucose syrup and sugar as refined sweeteners
- Natural flavor and soy lecithin as formulation helpers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Glucose syrup — Refined sweetener
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Soy lecithin — Emulsifier
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague, undisclosed flavor system.
- Chicory root fiber (6/10) — Isolated added fiber.
- Glucose syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup used for binding and sweetness.
Better choice tips
- Choose bars with short lists of whole nuts, seeds, and honey.
- Look for bars without isolated fibers, emulsifiers, or natural flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PECANS, ALMONDS, PEANUTS, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, HONEY, GLUCOSE SYRUP, RICE FLOUR, MAPLE SYRUP, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, SUGAR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Undisclosed flavor system with unclear components.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Chicory root fiberConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated fiber
What this is
Isolated fiber
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated fiber signals added formulation beyond the nut base.
Additional note
Isolated added fiber used to boost fiber content.
Glucose syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup used for binding and sweetness in formulated bars.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived syrup used for binding and sweetness.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Soy lecithinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifier added to hold the bar texture together.
Additional note
Emulsifier used to hold ingredients together.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier.
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SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Refined sugar adds sweetness to the bar.
Additional note
Refined sugar adds sweetness.
HoneyConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Natural sweetener that still adds sugar to the bar.
Additional note
Natural sweetener; still a sugar source.
Rice flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernBinder
What this is
Binder
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Refined flour used mainly as a structural binder.
Additional note
Refined grain flour used as a binder.
Maple syrupConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Natural sweetener that still adds sugar to the bar.
Additional note
Natural sweetener; still adds sugar.
PeanutsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple legume, though a common allergen.
Additional note
Recognizable legume; mild allergen note only.
PecansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut with minimal formulation.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut with no added processing concern.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut with minimal formulation.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut with no added processing concern.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
Food Integrity is a label-based ingredient analysis, not a medical safety rating. It reflects ingredient formulation only. 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 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: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "almond", "pecan". 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", "glucose". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
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 "sugar", "syrup", "glucose". 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 "honey", "maple". 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 "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
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "glucose". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "glucose". See ingredients for details.)
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 (Glucose 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 (Glucose 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 (Glucose 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 "flour", "soy", "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: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "almond", "pecan". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style 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 Kind Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt Bars 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?
Kind Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt Bars shows about 5g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Kind Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt Bars: 5g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include honey, glucose syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Nuts (pecans, almonds, peanuts) as primary ingredients; Moderate fiber (5g) per bar; Protein from nuts (5g) with unsaturated fats.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sweeteners: honey, glucose syrup, maple syrup, sugar; Refined rice flour and chicory root fiber added; Sodium moderate at 140mg; fat-dense at 17g 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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