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The GFB Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bites
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The GFB Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bites

4.8 oz/113 g

Bad out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 13

The GFB Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bites scores 13 out of 100 (Bad) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Agave syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bites

START100

Ingredients

  • Corn syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Agave syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−50

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [4]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, industrial protein and industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate. [4]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 20.8 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 4.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [5]
  • Energy 458 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 4.2 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal−16
TOTAL 13Bad

100 − 87 = 13

Can’t score above 79. Contains corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

GTIN 00853056004542 · 2026-05-26

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy458 kcal
Fat25 g
Saturated fat4.2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates45.8 g
Sugars20.8 g
Added sugars16.7 g
Fiber4.2 g
Protein20.8 g
Salt0.2 g

Serving: 2 bites (24 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

PEANUTS, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC AGAVE NECTAR, DARK CHOCOLATE (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER), BROWN RICE PROTEIN, DATES, PEA PROTEIN, BROWN RICE, NATURAL FLAVORS, COCOA POWDER, SEA SALT.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Peanuts

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  6. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  7. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  8. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org