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Oat-based, cocoa-flavored, fiber-rich snack bar
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Granola Bar (Cocoa) (35 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.8 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
A cocoa granola bar is a compact, portable snack made by pressing oats with cocoa and ingredients that bind the mixture together. Granola bars became popular in North America as an easy snack to take along, and are now eaten in many places. Recipes vary, but oats give the bar its distinctive texture and cocoa brings a chocolate-like flavour.
It is usually mildly sweet, with a chewy base and crisp oat flakes. Enjoy it on the go, pack it for a hike, or have it with tea or coffee; it also works as a quick breakfast when time is short. It is mainly carbohydrate-based and provides some fibre. For a more filling snack, pair it with fruit or plain yoghurt.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
65g
· 24% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
6.5g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 7% · Fat 29%
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Magnesium
53mg · 13% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 410 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.3:1).
A cocoa granola bar is an oat-based snack flavored with cocoa. Recipes and packaged versions may also include ingredients that bind the oats together or add texture, so the exact contents vary by product.
A cocoa granola bar can be a convenient oat-based snack, but it is not automatically a health food. It can also be energy-dense and sweet, so it works best as one part of a varied eating pattern rather than a meal replacement.
Yes, you can make cocoa granola bars at home by mixing oats and cocoa with a binder, pressing the mixture into a pan, and baking it. Let it cool fully before cutting so the bars hold together better.
A cocoa granola bar can be part of breakfast, but on its own it may not make a filling, balanced meal. Pair it with yogurt or milk and fruit for a more substantial start to the day.
A cocoa granola bar can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but it does not cause weight loss by itself. Treat it as a snack, and consider whether it leaves you satisfied compared with options such as fruit and yogurt.
Yes, a cocoa granola bar can be a convenient source of carbohydrates before exercise. Try it well before a demanding workout if you are unsure how it sits with you, and choose a portion that feels comfortable.
Yes, a cocoa granola bar can raise blood sugar because it contains carbohydrates. The response varies with the portion and the product; if you have diabetes, fit it into your individual meal plan and ask your clinician or dietitian when needed.
Store a cocoa granola bar in a cool, dry place in a sealed wrapper or airtight container. Heat can soften cocoa or chocolate pieces, while homemade bars may need refrigeration depending on their ingredients.
Yes, children can have a cocoa granola bar as an occasional snack, but it should not replace a balanced meal. It may be unsuitable for a child with an allergy to ingredients such as gluten, nuts, peanuts, or soy.
A cocoa granola bar is a type of cereal bar, usually based on oats and flavored with cocoa. “Cereal bar” is a broader term that can describe bars made with different grains and other ingredients.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.