Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar

Name: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar
Brand: Quaker

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Breakdown

Ultra-processed · 8 contaminants flagged · 6 ingredients to avoid

100

Contaminants

Substances that do not belong in food

−116

cadmium−35

arsenic−17

inorganic arsenic−16

di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (dehp)−14

glycidyl esters−11

3 smaller deductions−23

Ingredients

−69

soybean oil−20

corn syrup−19

soy lecithin−5

invert sugar−5

corn syrup solids−5

10 more deductions−15

Processing

−10

NOVA 4: ultra-processed−10

Adjustments

What it takes to land on the final number

+95

Minimum score+95

Final score0

Contaminants · 10

6 at/over limit

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

Cadmium28.6 ppbof 5 ppb

Over the limit — 5.7×FDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.005 mg/L

Arsenic47.2 ppbof 10 ppb

Over the limit — 4.7×FDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.010 mg/L (= EPA MCL)

Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP)18 ppbof 6 ppb

Over the limit — 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).

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).

Acrylamide42 ppbof 40 ppb

Over the limit — 1.1×EU 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.

Glyphosate160 ppbof 160 ppb

At the limitEWG children's health benchmark 160 ppb (0.01 mg/day in a 60 g serving). EPA tolerance for glyphosate on oats is far higher at 30 ppm (30,000 ppb), 40 CFR 180.364.

Lead3.38 ppbof 5 ppb

68% of the limitFDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.005 mg/L

Inorganic Arsenic29.8 ppbfound

Detected · no published limit

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 · 28

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Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per serving
Calories	416.67 kcal	100 kcal
Fat	14.58 g	3.5 g
Saturated fat	6.25 g	1.5 g
Carbohydrates	70.83 g	17 g
Sugars	29.17 g	7 g
Fiber	4.17 g	1 g
Protein	4.17 g	1 g
Sodium	0.29 g	0.07 g

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Common questions

Is Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar healthy?

Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 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, 1g protein and 7g 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 Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar?

Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar lists 28 ingredients, starting with Granola, Oats, Brown Sugar, Brown Rice Crisp and Brown Rice Flour. 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 Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar?

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

Does Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar contain seed oils?

Yes. Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar lists Soybean Oil in its ingredients.

How processed is Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar?

Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar compare to other protein & snack bars?

At 0/100 Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 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 Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar organic?

Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar is not certified organic in our data.

Has Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar been lab tested?

Yes. 10 substances in Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar have a laboratory result on file — see the Contaminants section above for each reading and the limit it was measured against.

Does Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar contain heavy metals?

Yes. A lab detected lead at 3.38 ppb against a 5 ppb limit, arsenic at 47.2 ppb against a 10 ppb limit, inorganic arsenic at 29.8 ppb and cadmium at 28.6 ppb against a 5 ppb limit in Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar. It also tested for mercury and found none above its detection limit. Each reading is in the Contaminants section above.

Does Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar contain glyphosate?

Yes. A lab detected glyphosate at 160 ppb against a 160 ppb limit in Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar. Each reading is in the Contaminants section above.

Does Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar contain phthalates?

Yes. A lab detected DEHP at 18 ppb against a 6 ppb limit in Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar. Each reading is in the Contaminants section above.

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