Coconut bar

20

Nutrition Score

Poor

Coconut bar

5319990252753

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

73

Hazard Score

Use with caution

43

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

GlucSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.

CoconutOil · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. High in saturated fat.

CocoaPow · No known concerns

Decocoated cocoa solids providing rich chocolate flavor and intense antioxidant flavonoids.

Whey Powder (Dried Whey)

WheyPowder · No known concerns

Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.

Milk · No known concerns

Dairy liquid from cows or other mammals, a source of protein and calcium. Contains milk allergen.

Fully Hydrogenated Palm Oil

HydrogPalm · −8 pts

Moderate health concern

Palm oil that has been fully hydrogenated into a solid, shelf-stable fat used in baked goods and spreads. Free of trans fats, but very high in saturated fat.

Glucose (Dextrose)

Glucose · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.

SoyLecithin · No known concerns

Contains soybeans

Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.

E322 · No known concerns

Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely safe.

E420 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can have a laxative effect in large amounts.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Vanilla Extract

VanillaExt · No known concerns

Flavoring made by soaking vanilla pods in alcohol, used to add sweetness and aroma to baked goods and desserts.

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