Nature Valley Protein penut & chocolate
17
Nutrition Score
Poor

Nature Valley Protein penut & chocolate

8410076610713
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
72
Hazard Score
Use with caution
20
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Peanut
PeanutIng  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains peanuts
One of the most common and severe food allergens. Can cause anaphylaxis.
Chicory Root Fibre
ChicoryFibre  ·  No known concerns
Prebiotic fiber extracted from chicory root, added to processed foods to boost fiber content.
Soy Protein Isolate
SoyProteinIso  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Purified soy protein used as a meat extender or nutritional additive.
Chocolate
Chocolate  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern
Sweet food made from roasted cacao beans, combined with sugar and often milk. High in added sugar and saturated fat in most confectionery forms.
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.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Fructose
Fructose  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Fruit sugar metabolised in the liver. Excessive intake linked to fatty liver and metabolic syndrome.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Glycerol (Glycerin)
E422  ·  No known concerns
Humectant used to maintain moisture in cakes, protein bars, and chocolates. Generally safe but can cause mild digestive issues in massive doses.
Tapioca Starch
TapiocaStarch  ·  No known concerns
Starch from cassava root. Gluten-free thickener and binder used in many food products.
Lecithin
E322  ·  No known concerns
Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely safe.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
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