Bite Sized Energy Balanced Nutrition
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewGLUTEN-FREE WHOLE GRAIN OATS, PROTEIN CONCENTRATE BLEND (BROWN RICE AND YELLOW PEA), TAPIOCA SYRUP, COATING (CANE SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL (RSPO CERTIFIED), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SALT), GROUND ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, FREEZE-DRIED APPLE JUICE AND PUREE, TAPIOCA STARCH; LESS THAN 2%: MALTODEXTRIN (FROM NON-GMO CORN), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, CITRIC ACID, SEA SALT, CINNAMON, SILICA, VEGETABLE PROTEIN GLAZE (FROM NON-GMO CORN).
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Bite Sized Energy Balanced Nutrition scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Protein Concentrate Blend (Brown Rice And Yellow Pea)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 8,001 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Bite Sized Energy Balanced Nutrition's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Tapioca Syrup, Coating (Cane Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil (Rspo Certified), Natural Vanilla Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Salt), Tapioca Starch; Less Than 2%: Maltodextrin (From Non-Gmo Corn).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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