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Native American Natural Foods

Is Native American Natural Foods Buffalo Meat Tanka Bar, Cranberries, Apple & Orange Peel healthy?

Buffalo Meat Tanka Bar, Cranberries, Apple & Orange Peel

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

78/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

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

Native American Natural Foods buffalo meat tanka bar, cranberries, apple & orange peel is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Lean buffalo protein with fruit and spices and a short ingredient list, though added sugar and sodium are worth watching. Strengths include lean buffalo meat as primary protein, short, recognizable ingredient list, and dried fruit and apple provide some fiber, while main considerations include added cane sugar in dried cranberries, sodium is moderate for a snack bar, and processed meat snack format.

Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Lean buffalo meat as primary protein
  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Dried fruit and apple provide some fiber

What held the score back?

  • Added cane sugar in dried cranberries
  • Sodium is moderate for a snack bar
  • Processed meat snack format

Ingredients

Ingredient list

BUFFALO, DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR) DRIED APPLES, SEA SALT, ENCAPSULATED LACTIC ACID, CELERY JUICE, BLACK PEPPER, CANE CRYSTALS, DEHYDRATED ORANGE PEEL, SPICES, CINNAMON, ONION AND GARLIC POWDER.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (1 bar)

  • Calories704% DV
  • Protein7g14% DV
  • Total Carbs6g2% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat3g4% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Native American Natural Foods Buffalo Meat Tanka Bar, Cranberries, Apple & Orange Peel
Category
Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
GTIN / UPC
00897737001413
Serving size
28 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 supportive signal: Lower net carbs (5g)

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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)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate calories (70 kcal)

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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 (cane sugar, sugar in dried cranberries)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (70 kcal)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (6g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Native American Natural Foods Buffalo Meat Tanka Bar, Cranberries, Apple & Orange Peel 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?

Native American Natural Foods Buffalo Meat Tanka Bar, Cranberries, Apple & Orange Peel shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Native American Natural Foods Buffalo Meat Tanka Bar, Cranberries, Apple & Orange Peel: 4g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, sugar in dried cranberries. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Lean buffalo meat as primary protein; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Dried fruit and apple provide some fiber.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added cane sugar in dried cranberries; Sodium is moderate for a snack bar; Processed meat snack format.

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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