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Yes Bar Salted Maple Pecan Bar: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Yes Bar salted maple pecan bar received a Food Integrity Score of 92 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This reads more like a simple kitchen recipe than a factory formula, with nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners doing the work. It is a reasonable snack to eat occasionally, and the main thing to keep in mind is portion size given the 17g of fat and 220 calories per bar. Main considerations include concentrated sweeteners from maple syrup and coconut nectar and calorie and fat density per bar. Simpler options: compare sugar and calorie totals against your daily goals since this is a dense bar; choose unsweetened nut and seed blends when you want to cut added sugar further.
Food Integrity Score 92/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Concentrated sweeteners from maple syrup and coconut nectar
- Calorie and fat density per bar
Simpler options to consider
- Compare sugar and calorie totals against your daily goals since this is a dense bar
- Choose unsweetened nut and seed blends when you want to cut added sugar further
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Yes Bar Salted Maple Pecan Bar
- Brand
- Yes Bar
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00861430000295- Serving size
- 40 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
Salted Maple Pecan Bar
Yes Bar
High integrity
Warning Signs
Almost nothing here raises a flag; the label is refreshingly simple with mostly whole nuts and seeds.
Consider This
Maple syrup and coconut nectar are the only sweeteners, and both are minimally refined, so the sugar load is modest and recognizable.
Good Substitutes
A homemade version with the same nuts, seeds, and maple syrup would look almost identical to this label.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis reads more like a simple kitchen recipe than a factory formula, with nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners doing the work. It is a reasonable snack to eat occasionally, and the main thing to keep in mind is portion size given the 17g of fat and 220 calories per bar.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Concentrated sweeteners from maple syrup and coconut nectar
- Calorie and fat density per bar
Highest concern ingredients
- Maple Syrup (3/10) — Concentrated sweetener adds sugars.
- Coconut Nectar (3/10) — Sap-derived sweetener adds sugars.
Better choice tips
- Compare sugar and calorie totals against your daily goals since this is a dense bar.
- Choose unsweetened nut and seed blends when you want to cut added sugar further.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ALMONDS*, CASHEWS, MAPLE SYRUP*, SUNFLOWER SEEDS*, MACADAMIA NUTS, PUMPKIN SEEDS*, COCONUT BUTTER*, PECANS, COCONUT NECTAR*, SESAME SEED BUTTER, WHITE CHIA SEEDS, GROUND FLAX SEEDS*, CELTIC SEA SALT*
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Maple SyrupConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds concentrated sugar, though it is a recognizable single-source sweetener.
Additional note
Concentrated sweetener; adds sugars but is a recognizable single ingredient.
Coconut NectarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sugars, though it is a minimally refined sap-derived sweetener.
Additional note
Sap-derived sweetener; adds sugars in a minimally refined form.
Coconut ButterConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground coconut is category-normal, with only mild processing.
Additional note
Ground coconut flesh; category-normal processing.
Sesame Seed ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground sesame is a simple, category-normal preparation.
Additional note
Ground sesame seeds; category-normal processing.
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Ground Flax SeedsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground flax is a simple, category-normal preparation.
Additional note
Ground whole seed; category-normal processing.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole nut with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole tree nut; simple recognizable ingredient.
CashewsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole nut with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole tree nut; simple recognizable ingredient.
Sunflower SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole seed; simple recognizable ingredient.
Macadamia NutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole nut with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole tree nut; simple recognizable ingredient.
Pumpkin SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole seed; simple recognizable ingredient.
PecansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole nut with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole tree nut; simple recognizable ingredient.
White Chia SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole seed; simple recognizable ingredient.
Celtic Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple mineral salt with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Minimally processed mineral salt; simple seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a product's formulation appears. It is not a medical safety rating or nutritional advice. 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 ingredients (Mentions "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup". 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 ingredients (Mentions "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 "syrup". 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 "maple". 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 "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 "butter". 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 "butter". 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 "syrup". 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 "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter". 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: Dairy ingredients (Mentions "butter". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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.
Minimally Processed Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, 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 Yes Bar Salted Maple Pecan Bar highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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?
Yes Bar Salted Maple Pecan Bar shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Yes Bar Salted Maple Pecan Bar: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include maple syrup, coconut nectar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole nuts and seeds as main ingredients; Simple ingredient list with few additives; Good fiber for a single bar.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Calorie-dense for one bar; Added sugar from maple syrup and coconut nectar; Moderate saturated fat from coconut butter.
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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