Monster Bars

Processing Score

32.9Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

3.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 76 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SugarHigh Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

086478715110

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size53 g

Amount per serving

Calories

230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g

13%

Saturated Fat 2.5g

13%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 140mg

Total Carbohydrate 32g

12%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 23g

Protein 5g

Calcium 20mg

Iron 2.7mg

15%

* 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

9 listed · 8 flagged for review

PEANUT BUTTER [ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (RAPESEED AND COTTONSEED), SALT], CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, HONEY NUT CEREAL [WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR (OAT BRAN), SUGAR, WHEAT STARCH, HONEY, SALT, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMINS & MINERALS: THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), VITAMIN D, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE (ZINC), CALCIUM CARBONATE], SUGAR, GLUTEN FREE CRISP RICE [RICE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), NIACINAMIDE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE (ZINC)], PEANUTS, FROSTING [SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], M&M'S [MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, COCOA BUTTER, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), SUGAR, LESS THAN 2% - COLORING (INCLUDES BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 2), DEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP, CORNSTARCH].

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What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Monster 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.

Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker

In this product: Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, M&M'S [Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Artificial Flavors), Sugar, Less Than 2% - Coloring (Includes Blue 1 Lake, Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 2), Dextrin, Corn Syrup, Cornstarch].

HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Peanut Butter [Roasted Peanuts, Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed And Cottonseed), Salt], Sugar, Frosting [Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Whey Powder, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Artificial Flavor].

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Gluten Free Crisp Rice [Rice, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacinamide, Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Zinc Oxide (Zinc)].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

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