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Trader Joe's Apple + Strawberry Fruit Bar
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Trader Joe's Apple + Strawberry Fruit Bar

30 g

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in sugar
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

Trader Joe's Apple + Strawberry Fruit Bar scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugars 43.3 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Fiber 10 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong

Capped at 79: High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Apple + Strawberry Fruit Bar

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 43.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [2]
  • Energy 267 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Fiber 10 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 19 = 81 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00005241000079 · 2026-05-06

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy267 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates56.7 g
Sugars43.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber10 g
Protein0 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 bar (30 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

apples, strawberries.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk