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Is Nature Valley Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bar healthy?

Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bar

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

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

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Nature Valley oatmeal raisin chewy granola bar is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Whole-grain oat and raisin base, but corn syrup, added sugars, and refined rice flour lower its food-quality alignment. Strengths include whole grain oats as first ingredient, raisins provide some natural fruit content, and low saturated fat and low sodium per bar, while main considerations include multiple added sugars: corn syrup, fructose, sugar, maltodextrin, refined rice flour and maltodextrin lower fiber quality, and modest protein and fiber for a snack bar.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain oats as first ingredient
  • Raisins provide some natural fruit content
  • Low saturated fat and low sodium per bar

What held the score back?

  • Multiple added sugars: corn syrup, fructose, sugar, maltodextrin
  • Refined rice flour and maltodextrin lower fiber quality
  • Modest protein and fiber for a snack bar

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Whole Grain Oats, Corn Syrup, Rice Flour, Raisins, Fructose, Canola Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Calcium Carbonate, Soy Lecithin, Barley Malt Extract, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Salt, Molasses, Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor.

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 25 g (1 bar)

  • Calories905% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs19g7% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat1.5g2% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Nature Valley Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bar
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
GTIN / UPC
00016000115941
Serving size
25 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

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Low fiber (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 (0g)

    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 (2g)

    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 (Corn syrup, Fructose)

    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", "fructose". 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: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats". See ingredients for details.)

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Common questions about this product

Is Nature Valley Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bar 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 Valley Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bar shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Nature Valley Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bar: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Corn syrup, Fructose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain oats as first ingredient; Raisins provide some natural fruit content; Low saturated fat and low sodium per bar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars: corn syrup, fructose, sugar, maltodextrin; Refined rice flour and maltodextrin lower fiber quality; Modest protein and fiber for a snack bar.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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