Cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Yogurt Bar)
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A soft, chewy oat-based bar with a creamy yogurt-flavored filling, designed for a quick, sweet breakfast or snack. It offers a mild, tangy-sweet flavor with a texture that's more cake-like than crunchy granola. Nutritionally, it's a significant source of carbohydrates and added sugars, providing quick energy.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 74% carbs · 21% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love its nostalgic, comforting taste and the satisfying contrast between the soft oat exterior and the smooth, sweet yogurt filling. It's a familiar, reliable go-to for a fast breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar content (nearly 29g per 100g) can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike followed by an energy crash. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a cheese stick) and be mindful of portion size. It also contains common allergens like wheat, soy, and milk.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Offers a convenient, portable, no-mess snack option
- Contains some dietary fiber from oats
- Satisfies a sweet craving in a portion-controlled format
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The original Nutri-Grain bars were launched in 1975, but the 'Yogurt' variety with the creamy filling was introduced later, in the mid-1980s, capitalizing on the growing popularity of yogurt as a health food.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 16.7 g |
| Energy | 365 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 67.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 576 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 6.1 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 37.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 134 mg |
| Potassium, K | 247 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 354 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.2 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 5.6 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 1.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 2.1 mg |
| Niacin | 19.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.8 mg |
| Folate, total | 14.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 14.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 14.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 11.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 604 ug |
| Retinol | 603 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 8.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 4.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 37.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.93 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 15.3 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.98 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.38 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 4.0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade — USDA does not publish this profile for Cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Yogurt Bar).
| Tryptophan | 0.19 g |
| Threonine | 0.48 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.55 g |
| Leucine | 0.98 g |
| Lysine | 0.63 g |
| Methionine | 0.23 g |
| Cystine | 0.30 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.38 g |
| Valine | 0.70 g |
| Arginine | 1.3 g |
| Histidine | 0.35 g |
| Alanine | 0.69 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.1 g |
| Glycine | 0.81 g |
| Proline | 0.66 g |
| Serine | 0.67 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is this a healthy breakfast option?
While convenient, it's best viewed as an occasional treat rather than a daily breakfast. Its high sugar content and relatively low protein mean it may not keep you full for long. For a balanced meal, pair it with a protein source like Greek yogurt or eggs.
How does it differ from a standard granola bar?
A standard granola bar is typically crunchy, oat-based, and often held together with syrup. A Nutri-Grain Yogurt Bar has a softer, more cake-like oat layer and is defined by its injected, creamy yogurt-flavored filling.
Can I eat this if I'm watching my sugar intake?
Given that nearly 29 grams of its 100-gram weight is sugar, it's not ideal for strict low-sugar diets. Consider having half a bar and pairing it with a protein-rich food to help mitigate blood sugar impact.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.65 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 3.0 g fiber · 29.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.43 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.