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Is Nugo Dark Chocolate Crunch Protein Bar healthy?

Dark Chocolate Crunch Protein Bar

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

Limit When Possible

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

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Nugo dark chocolate crunch protein bar is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Protein bar with rice protein and chicory fiber, but built on syrups, added sugar, and chocolate-flavored processing. Strengths include 9g protein and about 4g fiber per bar, low sodium at 90mg, and probiotic culture and chocolate with cocoa, while main considerations include multiple syrups: tapioca, agave, brown rice syrup, about 10g sugar per bar with added sugar, and rice crisp and processed fiber-based build.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • 9g protein and about 4g fiber per bar
  • Low sodium at 90mg
  • Contains probiotic culture and chocolate with cocoa

What held the score back?

  • Multiple syrups: tapioca, agave, brown rice syrup
  • About 10g sugar per bar with added sugar
  • Rice crisp and processed fiber-based build

Ingredients

Ingredient list

RICE CRISP (RICE PROTEIN, RICE FLOUR), DARK CHOCOLATE (UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, CANE SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER), TAPIOCA SYRUP, AGAVE SYRUP, BROWN RICE SYRUP, BROWN RICE CRISP, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, COCOA POWDER, DATE PASTE, ALKALIZED COCOA, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ACACIA, SALT, BACILLUS COAGULANS GBI-30 6086 (GANEDEN BC30).

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 45 g (1 bar)

  • Calories1709% DV
  • Protein9g18% DV
  • Total Carbs27g10% DV
  • Fiber4g14% DV
  • Total Fat3.5g4% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Nugo Dark Chocolate Crunch Protein Bar
Brand
Nugo
Category
Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
GTIN / UPC
00691535451018
Serving size
45 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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (10g)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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: Moderate-low sodium (90mg)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (10g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (10g)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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: Higher sugar (10g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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: Available carbohydrates (27g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Nugo Dark Chocolate Crunch Protein 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?

Nugo Dark Chocolate Crunch Protein Bar shows about 4.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Nugo Dark Chocolate Crunch Protein Bar: 9g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include tapioca syrup, agave syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: 9g protein and about 4g fiber per bar; Low sodium at 90mg; Contains probiotic culture and chocolate with cocoa.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple syrups: tapioca, agave, brown rice syrup; About 10g sugar per bar with added sugar; Rice crisp and processed fiber-based build.

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.

Other published analyses in Snacks, 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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