Energy bars
Kind Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter
62 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains palm oil
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 58
Kind Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) 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 7 points Saturated fat 8.1 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, emulsifier, flavoring, humectant and industrial protein. Emerging
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
Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter
Ingredients
- Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 2.5 points
- Allulose minus 2.5 points
- Palm kernel oil minus 2.5 points
- Glycerin minus 1.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 8.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 403 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 14.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 32.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 42.5 = 57.5 → 58
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 403 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 22.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 14.5 g |
| Protein | 32.3 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 bar (62 g)
Ingredients
- Peanuts
- soy protein isolate
- allulose
- tapioca fiber
- palm kernel oil
- vegetable glycerin
- chicory root fiber
- unsweetened chocolate
- alkalized cocoa
- natural flavor
- sea salt
- peanut oil
- tapioca starch
- soy lecithin
- Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Label text, as published
Peanuts, soy protein isolate, allulose, tapioca fiber, palm kernel oil, vegetable glycerin, chicory root fiber, unsweetened chocolate, alkalized cocoa, natural flavor, sea salt, peanut oil, tapioca starch, soy lecithin, Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Soy
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Kind
Sources
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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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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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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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“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