Cereals and their products
Larabar Apple Pie
45 g
Score
- High in sugar
- No additives
Why it scores 77
Larabar Apple Pie scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 14 points Sugars 40 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 4 points Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Apple Pie
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 40 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Saturated fat 2.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 444 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 23 = 77
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 444 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.6 g |
| Sugars | 40 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.9 g |
| Protein | 8.9 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 bar (45 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
DATES, ALMONDS, APPLES, WALNUTS, RAISINS, CINNAMON.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Larabar
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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