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Larabar Trail Mix Peanut Butter And Jelly Baked Nut Bar: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Larabar trail mix peanut butter and jelly baked nut bar received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly recognizable nut-and-fruit bar with no artificial colors, flavors, or emulsifiers on the list. Its added sugars and refined grain inputs mean it reads better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. The ingredient list is short and mostly understandable, which keeps the integrity reasonably solid. Main considerations include added sugar from sugar, honey, and maple syrup, refined grain inputs from crisp rice and oat flour, and processed coconut oil used for texture. Simpler options: Choose bars with fewer added sweeteners and a shorter sugar list; look for snacks built mainly on whole nuts and dried fruit with minimal refined grain.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Added sugar from sugar, honey, and maple syrup
- Refined grain inputs from crisp rice and oat flour
- Processed coconut oil used for texture
Simpler options to consider
- Choose bars with fewer added sweeteners and a shorter sugar list
- Look for snacks built mainly on whole nuts and dried fruit with minimal refined grain
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Larabar Trail Mix Peanut Butter And Jelly Baked Nut Bar
- Brand
- Larabar
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00021908137483- Serving size
- 30 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
Trail Mix Peanut Butter And Jelly Baked Nut Bar
Larabar
High integrity
Warning Signs
Sugar, honey, and maple syrup stack up as added sweeteners alongside crisp rice and oat flour, so the sweetness is doing real work here.
Consider This
Crisp rice and oat flour are refined grain inputs, and coconut oil is a processed fat, which keeps this bar a notch above a plain nut snack.
Good Substitutes
Whole roasted peanuts or almonds with a few raisins and a pinch of salt give you a simpler, more homemade-style snack.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly recognizable nut-and-fruit bar with no artificial colors, flavors, or emulsifiers on the list. Its added sugars and refined grain inputs mean it reads better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. The ingredient list is short and mostly understandable, which keeps the integrity reasonably solid.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Added sugar from sugar, honey, and maple syrup
- Refined grain inputs from crisp rice and oat flour
- Processed coconut oil used for texture
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sugar — Refined added sweetener many users track.
- Honey — Added sweetener many users track.
- Maple syrup — Added liquid sweetener many users track.
Highest concern ingredients
- Crisp rice (4/10) — Refined rice base beyond whole grain.
- Coconut oil (4/10) — Processed fat used for texture.
- Sugar (5/10) — Refined added sweetener on the watchlist.
Better choice tips
- Choose bars with fewer added sweeteners and a shorter sugar list.
- Look for snacks built mainly on whole nuts and dried fruit with minimal refined grain.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
INGREDIENTS: ROASTED PEANUTS, RAISINS, ALMONDS, CRISP RICE, OAT FLOUR, SUGAR, HONEY, CRANBERRIES, PECANS, MAPLE SYRUP, COCONUT OIL, SALT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
SugarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined sugar is a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined added sweetener contributing to sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener many users track.
Crisp riceConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined rice base adds processing beyond a whole grain.
Additional note
Puffed refined rice, a refined grain input.
Coconut oilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProcessed oil
What this is
Processed oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Coconut oil is a processed fat with a texture role here.
Additional note
Refined processed fat used for binding and texture.
Oat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Milled flour is more refined than whole oats.
Additional note
Milled oat flour, a mildly refined grain input.
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HoneyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Honey is an added sweetener, though less refined than sugar.
Additional note
Natural sweetener adding to total added sugar.
Family watchlist
Added sweetener many users track.
Maple syrupConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Maple syrup is an added sweetener many users track.
Additional note
Liquid sweetener adding to added sugar load.
Family watchlist
Added liquid sweetener many users track.
RaisinsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Dried fruit adds natural sweetness with minimal formulation.
Additional note
Dried fruit, category-normal drying process.
CranberriesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Dried fruit is recognizable, though often sweetened in drying.
Additional note
Dried fruit, category-normal processing.
Roasted peanutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut ingredient with no added formulation.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut, roasted in a category-normal way.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut with no added formulation.
PecansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable nut ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut with no added formulation.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient list simplicity and formulation signals only. It is not a medical safety rating or nutritional recommendation. 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", "pecan". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
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 "oat", "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 "oat", "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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "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 "flour", "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 (Sugar)
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 (Sugar)
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 (Sugar)
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", "oat", "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 Larabar Trail Mix Peanut Butter And Jelly Baked Nut Bar 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?
Larabar Trail Mix Peanut Butter And Jelly Baked Nut Bar shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Larabar Trail Mix Peanut Butter And Jelly Baked Nut Bar: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Nuts, raisins, and cranberries provide whole-food base; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Moderate fiber per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sweeteners: sugar, honey, maple syrup; Crisp rice and oat flour are refined-leaning starches; Coconut oil adds saturated fat.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal 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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