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Feel Cacao Choco Chip
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Protein Energy Bars

Feel Cacao Choco Chip

2 oz

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 66

Feel Cacao Choco Chip scores 66 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Sugars 12.3 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Cacao Choco Chip

START100

Ingredients

  • Coconut sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−22.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 12.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 2.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [5]
  • Energy 351 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 8.8 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
  • Protein 26.3 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 66Good

100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66

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

GTIN 00860006919788 · 2024-07-07

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy351 kcal
Fat17.5 g
Saturated fat2.6 g
Carbohydrates21.1 g
Sugars12.3 g
Added sugars5.3 g
Fiber8.8 g
Protein26.3 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 1 bar (57g)

Ingredients

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

sunflower seeds, dates, pea protein isolate, coconut nectar, chocolate, cocoa butter, coconut sugar, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, Ashwaganda, himalayan salt, vanilla extract, rosemary extract

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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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