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Nature Valley

Protein Chewy Bars

55/ 100 clean scoreLists seed oils and corn syrups2 of the 9 additive groups we check are on the label.

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Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars
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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils and corn syrups (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.

Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores

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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.

This product: 7 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.

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Contains Avoided Additives

1 of your 4 avoided groups is listed on this label. The clean score counts all 9 groups we check; this label lists 2.

Additive Check Details

Seed OilsContains
Found on label as:vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel, canola, peanut); vegetable oils (palm kernel, canola); vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel, canola); sunflower oil
Artificial DyesNot Found
MSGNot Found
Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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Ingredients

Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars

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Label data source

Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2560768, data date 2023-06-29, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (40 g)
Calories475 kcal190 kcal
Total fat30 g12 g
Saturated fat8.8 g3.5 g
Sodium400 mg160 mg
Total carbohydrate37.5 g15 g
Dietary fiber15 g6 g
Total sugars17.5 g7 g
Added sugars12.5 g5 g
Sugar alcoholsUnknownUnknown
Protein25 g10 g
Net carbs (carbs − fiber)22.5 g9 g

Our research notes

What to know before you choose these snack bars

The recorded ingredient label lists 57 ingredients, led by peanut butter dark chocolate - roasted peanuts, soy protein isolate and chicory root extract. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (semisweet chocolate chips and sugar), natural flavors, seed oils and corn syrups. For these snack bars, the comparison that matters most is bar style: compare protein bars, cereal bars and fruit-and-nut bars within the use you want.

  • Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 57 ingredients, so read the full statement.
  • Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel, canola, peanut), vegetable oils (palm kernel, canola) and vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel, canola)).
  • Worth checkingLists corn syrups (corn syrup).
  • Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: semisweet chocolate chips, sugar and corn syrup (first appears at position 4 of 57).
  • Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
  • Good to knowOils named on the label: sunflower oil.
  • Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk, soy, peanut and tree nuts. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.

You may prefer another option if…

  • You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel, canola, peanut) and vegetable oils (palm kernel, canola).
  • You avoid corn syrups: the recorded label lists corn syrup.
  • You are limiting added sugars: it lists semisweet chocolate chips and sugar.
  • You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.

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  • Protein, fiber and sugars. Check the whole-bar serving and weight when comparing nutrition.
  • Full recipe. Read coatings, fillings, sweeteners and added fibers.

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References

  1. Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2560768) USDA FoodData Central
  2. Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  3. Protein Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
  4. Aspartame and other sweeteners in food U.S. Food and Drug Administration

These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars contain seed oils?

The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.

Does Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars contain artificial dyes or MSG?

No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.

What is the verification standard for this product?

The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.

What are the ingredients in Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars?

The recorded ingredient statement reads: PEANUT BUTTER DARK CHOCOLATE - ROASTED PEANUTS, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), VEGETABLE OILS (PALM, PALM KERNEL, CANOLA, PEANUT), SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, FRUCTOSE, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, SALT), COCOA, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, RICE STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR,SALTED CARAMEL NUT - ROASTED PEANUTS, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ALMONDS, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OILS (PALM KERNEL, CANOLA), CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, RICE STARCH, CORN STARCH, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, REDUCED MINERALS WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA,PEANUT, ALMOND & DARK CHOCOLATE - ROASTED PEANUTS, ALMONDS, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, VEGETABLE OILS (PALM, PALM KERNEL, CANOLA), ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS (SUNFLOWER SEEDS, SUNFLOWER OIL), TOASTED COCONUT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, FRUCTOSE, COCOA, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, RICE STARCH, CORN STARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA

Is Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars healthy?

Its recorded label lists seed oils and corn syrups (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 55 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.

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