Nature Valley
Is Nature Valley Soft Baked Cocoa Peanut Butter Filled Squares healthy?
Soft Baked Cocoa Peanut Butter Filled Squares
Longevity Score
58/100
Food Integrity Score
74/100
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 soft baked cocoa peanut butter filled squares is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 58 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Whole grain and peanut base, but added sugar, palm oil, and chicory/glycerin additives lower overall alignment. Strengths include whole grain wheat and oats as first ingredients, peanut butter and peanut flour add protein, and modest fiber per bar, while main considerations include sugar is the second ingredient; added sugar notable, palm and palm kernel oil adds saturated fat, and multiple additives: chicory extract, glycerin, natural flavor.
Longevity Score 58/100Food Integrity Score 74/100
What helped the score?
- Whole grain wheat and oats as first ingredients
- Peanut butter and peanut flour add protein
- Modest fiber per bar
What held the score back?
- Sugar is the second ingredient; added sugar notable
- Palm and palm kernel oil adds saturated fat
- Multiple additives: chicory extract, glycerin, natural flavor
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS), CANOLA OIL, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, CORN STARCH, PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH BAKING SODA, PEANUT FLOUR, EGG WHITE, SALT, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT DRY MILK.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 40 g (1 bar (40g))
- Calories1849% DV
- Protein3.2g6% DV
- Total Carbs24g9% DV
- Fiber4.8g17% DV
- Total Fat9.2g12% DV
- Saturated Fat2.4g12% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Nature Valley Soft Baked Cocoa Peanut Butter Filled Squares
- Brand
- Nature Valley
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00016000118287- Serving size
- 40 g (1 bar (40g))
- 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Moderate-low sodium (174.8mg)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Lower protein (3.2g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (sugar)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (24g)
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 (3.2g)
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 (3.2g)
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", "egg". 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", "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "corn starch". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 (19.2g)
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 (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: Sweetener signals (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: Sweetener signals (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 "wheat", "flour", "oat". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher unsaturated fat (6.8g)
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and 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 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 Valley Soft Baked Cocoa Peanut Butter Filled Squares 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 Soft Baked Cocoa Peanut Butter Filled Squares shows about 4.8g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Nature Valley Soft Baked Cocoa Peanut Butter Filled Squares: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain wheat and oats as first ingredients; Peanut butter and peanut flour add protein; Modest fiber per bar.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the second ingredient; added sugar notable; Palm and palm kernel oil adds saturated fat; Multiple additives: chicory extract, glycerin, natural flavor.
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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