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Nothin' But Premium Granola Bars, Chocolate Coconut Almond: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Nothin' But premium granola bars, chocolate coconut almond received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a refreshingly short list built mostly from recognizable pantry ingredients like almonds, oats, coconut, and cinnamon. The main formulation signal is the soy lecithin in the chocolate, which adds a bit of processing but not much label drama. Reasonable to eat as a convenient occasional snack, though the added sugars in the chocolate, honey, and cane sugar still count toward the total. Main considerations include soy lecithin emulsifier in the chocolate and added cane sugar plus honey and chocolate sugar. Simpler options: Choose bars where chocolate is listed without emulsifiers; look for bars with fewer added sweeteners beyond honey or dates.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Soy lecithin emulsifier in the chocolate
- Added cane sugar plus honey and chocolate sugar
Simpler options to consider
- Choose bars where chocolate is listed without emulsifiers
- Look for bars with fewer added sweeteners beyond honey or dates
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Nothin' But Premium Granola Bars, Chocolate Coconut Almond
- Brand
- Nothin' But
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00813819020004- Serving size
- 34 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
Premium Granola Bars, Chocolate Coconut Almond
Nothin' But
High integrity
Warning Signs
Soy lecithin emulsifier and cane sugar stand out in the chocolate and bar base, though the list stays short.
Consider This
The chocolate coating's soy lecithin is the main formulation helper here; the rest reads like whole-food baking ingredients.
Good Substitutes
Swap for a bar made with almonds, oats, honey, and dark chocolate without emulsifiers or added sugars for a cleaner profile.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a refreshingly short list built mostly from recognizable pantry ingredients like almonds, oats, coconut, and cinnamon. The main formulation signal is the soy lecithin in the chocolate, which adds a bit of processing but not much label drama. Reasonable to eat as a convenient occasional snack, though the added sugars in the chocolate, honey, and cane sugar still count toward the total.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Soy lecithin emulsifier in the chocolate
- Added cane sugar plus honey and chocolate sugar
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Soy lecithin (in dark chocolate) — Emulsifier used in the chocolate formulation.
- Organic Cane Sugar — Refined added sweetener.
Highest concern ingredients
- 72% Belgian Dark Chocolate (with soy lecithin) (5/10) — Contains an emulsifier and added sugar.
- Organic Cane Sugar (4/10) — Refined added sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose bars where chocolate is listed without emulsifiers.
- Look for bars with fewer added sweeteners beyond honey or dates.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ALMONDS, OATS, 72% BELGIAN DARK CHOCOLATE (UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN ADDED AS AN EMULSIFIER), HONEY, ORGANIC COCONUT, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, OLIVE OIL, OAT FLOUR, CINNAMON, VANILLA, SEA SALT, ESPRESSO POWDER.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
72% Belgian Dark Chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin added as an emulsifier)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifier-containing chocolateWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier-containing chocolate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Contains soy lecithin emulsifier and added sugar within the chocolate.
Additional note
Chocolate blend with added sugar and soy lecithin emulsifier.
Family watchlist
Contains an emulsifier (soy lecithin) and added sugar.
Organic Cane SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener added on top of honey and chocolate sugar.
Additional note
Refined added sugar.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener.
HoneyConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sweetener, though a simple natural one.
Additional note
Natural sweetener, minimally processed.
Oat FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlour
What this is
Flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Milled oats are category-normal but slightly more refined than whole oats.
Additional note
Milled oats, category-normal processing.
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Olive OilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple oil
What this is
Simple oil
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common cooking oil with minimal processing concern.
Additional note
Plain olive oil, category-normal processing.
VanillaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable flavoring with low concern.
Additional note
Vanilla flavoring, recognizable.
Espresso PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Ground coffee with category-normal processing only.
Additional note
Ground coffee, category-normal processing.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple whole nut, recognizable food.
OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Whole grain oats, simple and recognizable.
Organic CoconutConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple coconut, recognizable food.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple spice, recognizable.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple salt, recognizable.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-list analysis tool, not a medical safety rating. It describes formulation simplicity and label transparency only. 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
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: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
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", "cane", "cane 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: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "honey". 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". 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". 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 (Soy lecithin (in dark chocolate))
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 (Soy lecithin (in dark chocolate))
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 (Soy lecithin (in dark chocolate))
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "olive", "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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", "soy". 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 "olive oil", "almond". 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.
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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 Nothin' But Premium Granola Bars, Chocolate Coconut Almond 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?
Nothin' But Premium Granola Bars, Chocolate Coconut Almond shows about 2.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Nothin' But Premium Granola Bars, Chocolate Coconut Almond: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include honey, organic cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole-food base: almonds, oats, coconut; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Fiber and protein from nuts and oats.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugar from honey and cane sugar; Saturated fat from coconut and chocolate; Dark chocolate contains added sugar and soy lecithin.
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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