Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Name: Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Brand: MadeGood

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Breakdown

Ultra-processed · 6 contaminants flagged · 4 ingredients to avoid

100

Lab-measured contaminants

Measured against published safety limits

−98

cadmium−42

di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (dehp)−16

arsenic−15

glycidyl esters−13

lead−8

acrylamide−4

Ingredients

−56

organic agave syrup−13

organic brown rice syrup−12

organic invert cane syrup−12

organic natural flavor−11

organic chocolate chips−4

vegetable extracts−4

Processing

−10

NOVA 4: ultra-processed−10

Packaging

−1

Packaging−1

Credits

Certified organic+5

Adjustments

What it takes to land on the final number

+60

Minimum score+60

Final score0

Contaminants · 8

4 at/over limit

Measured by an independent lab and compared against published safety limits.

Cadmium26.9 ppbof 5 ppb

Over the limit — 5.4×FDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.005 mg/L

Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP)14 ppbof 6 ppb

Over the limit — 2.3×US EPA drinking-water MCL, 40 CFR 141.61(c) — 0.006 mg/L. Applied to all foods as the TIGHTEST published DEHP number; the EU food-contact limit is looser (Reg. (EU) 10/2011 as amended by 2023/1442: SML 0.6 mg/kg, plus the 0.6 mg/kg DEHP-equivalent group limit with DBP/BBP/DIBP).

Arsenic20.8 ppbof 10 ppb

Over the limit — 2.1×FDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.010 mg/L (= EPA MCL)

Glycidyl Esters10 ppbof 6 ppb

Over the limit — 1.7×EU maximum level, Commission Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Annex I (point 5.3.3.2, carried over from Reg. (EU) 2020/1322) — glycidyl fatty acid esters expressed as glycidol, 6.0 ug/kg in liquid infant formula, follow-on formula and FSMP. Applied to all foods as the TIGHTEST published GE number. Looser EU levels not adopted: powdered infant formula 50 ug/kg; vegetable oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer 1,000 ug/kg (500 ug/kg when destined for baby food).

Lead3.97 ppbof 5 ppb

79% of the limitFDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.005 mg/L

Acrylamide17 ppbof 40 ppb

43% of the limitEU benchmark level, Commission Reg. (EU) 2017/2158 Annex IV — 40 ug/kg for baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children (other than biscuits and rusks), the tightest benchmark in the regulation. Applied to all foods as the TIGHTEST published acrylamide number. EU benchmarks are mitigation-performance indicators, not legal maximum levels; looser category benchmarks not adopted include potato crisps 750, crackers 400, biscuits and wafers 350, breakfast cereals 150-300, roast coffee 400 ug/kg. No FDA or EPA food concentration limit exists.

3-mcpdNDof 12 ppb

Not detectedEU maximum level, Commission Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Annex I as amended by Reg. (EU) 2024/1003 (point 5.3.3.2) — sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters expressed as 3-MCPD, 12 ug/kg in liquid infant formula, follow-on formula and FSMP (cut from 15). Applied to all foods as the TIGHTEST published 3-MCPD number. Looser EU levels not adopted: powdered infant formula 80 ug/kg; free 3-MCPD in hydrolysed vegetable protein and soy sauce 20 ug/kg; vegetable oils and fats for the final consumer 1,250 ug/kg.

MercuryNDof 2 ppb

Not detectedFDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.002 mg/L

Ingredients · 20

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Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per serving
Calories	416.67 kcal	100 kcal
Fat	12.5 g	3 g
Saturated fat	4.17 g	1 g
Carbohydrates	70.83 g	17 g
Sugars	25 g	6 g
Fiber	4.17 g	1 g
Protein	8.33 g	2 g
Sodium	0.02 g	0.01 g

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Common questions

Is MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars healthy?

MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars scores 0/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 1g fiber, 2g protein and 6g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars?

MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars lists 20 ingredients, starting with Organic Gluten-free Oats, Organic Agave Syrup, Organic Chocolate Chips, Organic Cane Sugar and Organic Unsweetened Chocolate. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

How many calories are in MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars?

100 kcal per serving, or 417 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.

Does MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars contain seed oils?

Yes. MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars lists Organic Sunflower Oil in its ingredients.

How processed is MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars?

MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars compare to other protein & snack bars?

At 0/100 MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars scores worse than most protein & snack bars we have scored. A higher-scoring option in protein & snack bars is LÄRABAR Blueberry Muffin Bars at 99/100.

Is MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars organic?

Yes. MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars carries USDA Organic certification, which is worth +5 points in the score above.

Has MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars been lab tested?

Yes. 8 substances in MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars have a laboratory result on file — see the Contaminants section above for each reading and the limit it was measured against.

Does MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars contain heavy metals?

Yes. A lab detected lead at 3.97 ppb against a 5 ppb limit, arsenic at 20.8 ppb against a 10 ppb limit and cadmium at 26.9 ppb against a 5 ppb limit in MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars. It also tested for mercury and found none above its detection limit. Each reading is in the Contaminants section above.

Does MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars contain phthalates?

Yes. A lab detected DEHP at 14 ppb against a 6 ppb limit in MadeGood Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bars. Each reading is in the Contaminants section above.

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