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Larabar Cashew Cookie Bar
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Cashew nut bars

Larabar Cashew Cookie Bar

10.2 oz

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in sugar
  • No additives
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Why it scores 75

Larabar Cashew Cookie Bar scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugars 33.3 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Saturated fat 4.2 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Cashew Cookie Bar

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Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 33.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [2]
  • Saturated fat 4.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [3]
  • Energy 479 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Fiber 6.2 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
subtotal−17
TOTAL 75Good

100 − 25 = 75

Can’t score above 79. High in fat and sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

GTIN 00021908115351 · 2026-06-05

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy479 kcal
Fat25 g
Saturated fat4.2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates56.3 g
Sugars33.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber6.2 g
Protein8.3 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 serving (48 g)

Ingredients

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

CASHEWS, DATES.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts

  • 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. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  4. 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

  5. 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