Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00602652279638
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size20 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 70mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 110mg
2%
* 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
18 listed · 5 flagged for reviewDARK CHOCOLATE NUTS & SEA SALT - ALMONDS, PEANUTS, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, HONEY, PALM KERNEL OIL, SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, RICE FLOUR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, ALKALIZED COCOA, SEA SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, COCOA BUTTER, CARAMEL ALMOND & SEA SALT - ALMONDS, MILK POWDER, CAROB POWDER, ANNATTO.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Minis Bars scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Fruit Products (Unsweetened Chocolate, Alkalized Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 33% of the 9,618 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 Minis Bars' 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: Honey, Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Kind Bar vs Clif Bar, Nature Valley vs Kind, and Kind Bar vs RXBar comparisons. You can also see how it fits our Kind Bars explainer.
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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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