Nature's Path
Is Nature's Path Coconut & Cashew Nut Butter Bars healthy?
Coconut & Cashew Nut Butter Bars
Longevity Score
68/100
Food Integrity Score
54/100
Limit When Possible
Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Nature's Path coconut & cashew nut butter bars is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 54 out of 100. Nut-based bar with some whole-food ingredients, but added sugars, palm kernel and soy oils, and refined rice crisps lower its alignment. Strengths include nut butters and pumpkin seeds provide whole-food fats and some protein, 2g fiber per bar from oats and seeds, and relatively simple ingredient base for a snack bar, while main considerations include multiple added sugars: cane sugar, tapioca syrup, honey, molasses, seed oils (soy, sunflower) and palm kernel oil present, and refined brown rice crisps and wheat meal add processing.
Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 54/100
What helped the score?
- Nut butters and pumpkin seeds provide whole-food fats and some protein
- Contains 2g fiber per bar from oats and seeds
- Relatively simple ingredient base for a snack bar
What held the score back?
- Multiple added sugars: cane sugar, tapioca syrup, honey, molasses
- Seed oils (soy, sunflower) and palm kernel oil present
- Refined brown rice crisps and wheat meal add processing
Ingredients
Ingredient list
NUT BUTTER (CASHEW BUTTER*, PEANUT BUTTER*), TAPIOCA SYRUP*, DARK COCOA COATING* [CANE SUGAR*, PALM KERNEL OIL*, FAIR TRADE COCOA POWDER* (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN*, VANILLA* (MILK)], COCONUT*, HONEY*, PUMPKIN SEEDS*, GRANOLA (ROLLED OATS*, CANE SUGAR*, SUNFLOWER OIL*), BROWN RICE CRISPS (BROWN RICE FLOUR*, CANE SUGAR*, SEA SALT, MOLASSES*), SEA SALT, FLAVORS* (COCONUT, VANILLA), VANILLA EXTRACT*, SOY OIL*, TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E), WHEAT MEAL*.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 35 g (1 bar)
- Calories1709% DV
- Protein4g8% DV
- Total Carbs17g6% DV
- Fiber2g7% DV
- Total Fat10g13% DV
- Saturated Fat5g25% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Nature's Path Coconut & Cashew Nut Butter Bars
- Brand
- Nature's Path
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00058449193012- 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
MixedMetabolic 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 2 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (5g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Lower protein (4g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher sugar (9g)
This product has 2 additional signals 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", "cane". 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: Useful energy (170 kcal)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
MixedAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Lower protein (4g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (4g)
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". 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 "milk", "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 "milk", "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", "rice", "sugar". 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: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (15g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". 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: Sweetener signals (cane sugar, tapioca 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: Sweetener signals (cane sugar, tapioca 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: Sweetener signals (cane sugar, tapioca syrup)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (5g)
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 "wheat", "flour", "oat". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (5g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Nature's Path Coconut & Cashew Nut Butter Bars highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Nature's Path Coconut & Cashew Nut Butter Bars shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Nature's Path Coconut & Cashew Nut Butter Bars: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Nut butters and pumpkin seeds provide whole-food fats and some protein; Contains 2g fiber per bar from oats and seeds; Relatively simple ingredient base for a snack bar.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars: cane sugar, tapioca syrup, honey, molasses; Seed oils (soy, sunflower) and palm kernel oil present; Refined brown rice crisps and wheat meal add processing.
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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