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RXBAR RX Bar

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Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in sugar
  • No additives
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Why it scores 75

RXBAR RX Bar scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugars 25 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Fiber 9.6 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

RX Bar

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Ingredients

  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [2]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 25 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [3]
  • Saturated fat 3.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [4]
  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [5]
  • Energy 404 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [6]
  • Fiber 9.6 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [6]
subtotal−15
TOTAL 75Good

100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75

Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]

GTIN 00859162007255 · 2024-12-30

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy404 kcal
Fat17.3 g
Saturated fat3.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates46.2 g
Sugars25 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber9.6 g
Protein23.1 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 52g

Ingredients

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

CHOCOLATE SEA SALT - DATES, EGG WHITES, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, CHOCOLATE, COCOA, NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT,COCONUT CHOCOLATE - DATES, EGG WHITES, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, CHOCOLATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT, COCONUT,BLUEBERRY - DATES, EGG WHITES, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, BLUEBERRIES, NATURAL FLAVOR,PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE - DATES, PEANUTS, EGG WHITES, CHOCOLATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, COCOA, SEA SALT

Allergens and diets

Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Paper

Context only: no points in v1.

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Sources

  1. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  6. 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

  7. 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