Fruits cereal bars
RXBAR MINIS Blueberry
26 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- No additives
Why it scores 65
RXBAR MINIS Blueberry scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 30.8 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 11.5 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
MINIS Blueberry
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 30.8 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 385 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 11.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 385 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.2 g |
| Sugars | 30.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 11.5 g |
| Protein | 23.1 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 bar (26 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Dates, Egg Whites, Almonds, Cashews, Blueberries, Natural Flavors
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from RXBAR
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org