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Is Kind Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Healthy Grains Granola Bars healthy?

Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Healthy Grains Granola Bars

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

68/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Kind peanut butter dark chocolate healthy grains granola bars is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Whole-grain and peanut base with fiber, but added sugars, syrups, and canola oil lower its overall alignment. Strengths include whole grain blend as first ingredient, peanuts and peanut butter provide protein and fats, and moderate fiber, about 2.5g per bar, while main considerations include multiple added sweeteners: sugar, honey, syrups, canola oil is a prominent seed oil, and sugar about 7g per bar with added sugar load.

Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain blend as first ingredient
  • Peanuts and peanut butter provide protein and fats
  • Moderate fiber, about 2.5g per bar

What held the score back?

  • Multiple added sweeteners: sugar, honey, syrups
  • Canola oil is a prominent seed oil
  • Sugar about 7g per bar with added sugar load

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN BLEND (OATS, BROWN RICE, MILLET, OAT FLOUR, BUCKWHEAT, AMARANTH, QUINOA), DRIED CANE SYRUP, HONEY, TAPIOCA SYRUP, PEANUT BUTTER, CANOLA OIL, PEANUTS, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, BROWN RICE SYRUP, GUM ACACIA, PEANUT FLOUR, SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, WATER, VITAMIN E (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 35 g (1 bar)

  • Calories1508% DV
  • Protein3g6% DV
  • Total Carbs23g8% DV
  • Fiber2.5g9% DV
  • Total Fat5g6% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kind Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Healthy Grains Granola Bars
Brand
Kind
Category
Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
GTIN / UPC
00602652184086
Serving size
35 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

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

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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: Low saturated fat (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (3g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener signals (sugar, dried cane syrup)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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 "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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 (23g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Kind Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Healthy Grains Granola Bars 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.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Kind Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Healthy Grains Granola Bars shows about 2.49g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kind Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Healthy Grains Granola Bars: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dried cane 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 blend as first ingredient; Peanuts and peanut butter provide protein and fats; Moderate fiber, about 2.5g per bar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sweeteners: sugar, honey, syrups; Canola oil is a prominent seed oil; Sugar about 7g per bar with added sugar load.

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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