Monster Granola Bars, Monster
Processing Score
22.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 64 ingredients, including artificial colors, corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
085239145203
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size24 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 35mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 6g Added Sugars
12%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 0.5mg
3%
Potassium 60mg
1%
* 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
16 listed · 8 flagged for reviewGRANOLA (WHOLE ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, CANOLA OIL [ASCORBIC ACID - A PRESERVATIVE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT], MOLASSES, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT), CORN SYRUP, RAISINS (RAISINS, SUNFLOWER OIL), CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DRIED MALT EXTRACT [CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT], SALT), PEANUTS, MINI COLORED CHOCOLATE (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, DRY WHOLE MILK, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], SUGAR, COLOR [RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, BLUE 2, BLUE 1], GUM ARABIC, CORN SYRUP, CARNAUBA WAX, SHELLAC, BEESWAX), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT), GLYCERIN, CANOLA OIL (ASCORBIC ACID - A PRESERVATIVE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT), FRUCTOSE, HONEY, CALCIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, WHEAT FLAKES.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Monster Granola Bars, Monster scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 65% 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 Monster Granola Bars, Monster'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: Granola (Whole Rolled Oats, Sugar, Rice Flour, Canola Oil [Ascorbic Acid - A Preservative, Rosemary Extract], Molasses, Sodium Bicarbonate, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate, Salt), Crisp Rice (Rice Flour, Sugar, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Malt Extract [Corn Syrup Solids, Barley Malt Extract], Salt), Mini Colored Chocolate (Milk Chocolate [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Dry Whole Milk, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor], Sugar, Color [Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Blue 1], Gum Arabic, Corn Syrup, Carnauba Wax, Shellac, Beeswax), Semisweet Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Vanilla Extract), and 2 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil (Ascorbic Acid - A Preservative, Rosemary Extract).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Granola Bars vs Protein Bars and Granola vs Muesli comparisons.
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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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