Food
RXBAR Minis
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- No additives
Why it scores 65
RXBAR Minis 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 11 points Sugars 26.9 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 7.7 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
Minis
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 26.9 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 3.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 385 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 7.7 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). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 385 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.3 g |
| Sugars | 26.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.7 g |
| Protein | 23.1 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 serving (26 g)
Ingredients
- Dates
- Peanuts
- Egg Whites
- Chocolate
- Peanut Flour (Peanuts)
- Natural Flavors
- Cocoa
- Sea Salt
- Dates
- Egg Whites
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Chocolate
- Cocoa
- Natural Flavors
- Sea Salt
Label text, as published
Dates, Peanuts, Egg Whites, Chocolate, Peanut Flour (Peanuts), Natural Flavors, Cocoa, Sea Salt, Dates, Egg Whites, Cashews, Almonds, Chocolate, Cocoa, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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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“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