Bars
Clif Bar Blueberry Muffin Baked Whole Grain Energy Snack Bars, Blueberry Muffin
15.24 oz/432 g
Score
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 88
Clif Bar Blueberry Muffin Baked Whole Grain Energy Snack Bars, Blueberry Muffin scores 88 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 5 points Sugars 10 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Soy lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
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
Blueberry Muffin Baked Whole Grain Energy Snack Bars, Blueberry Muffin
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 10 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 389 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 12 = 88
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 389 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 bar (36 g)
Ingredients
- OAT BLEND" (not recognized)
- ROLLED OATS
- OAT FLOUR OAT FIBER"
- TAPIDCK SYRUP FIG PASTE SUNFLOWER
- SOYBEAN OIL CANE SYRUP CANE SUGAR DRIED WILD BLUEBERRIES NATURAL FLAVORS (not recognized)
- COCOA BUTTER
- SALT
- BANC SOY LECITHIN W ALLERGEN STATEMENT CINNAMON
- CITRIC ACID S (ANTIOXIDANT)
Label text, as published
OAT BLEND" (ROLLED OATS, OAT FLOUR OAT FIBER"), TAPIDCK SYRUP FIG PASTE SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL CANE SYRUP CANE SUGAR DRIED WILD BLUEBERRIES NATURAL FLAVORS, COCOA BUTTER, SALT, BANC SOY LECITHIN W ALLERGEN STATEMENT CINNAMON, CITRIC ACID S (ANTIOXIDANT). SY WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN PLANS WILK, SESAME, AND "ORGANIC INGREDIENT
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten, Sesame
- Not gluten-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Clif Bar
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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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