Cereal or granola bar, with yogurt coating (General Mills Nature Valley Chewy Granola Bar)
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A Nature Valley Chewy Granola Bar with Yogurt Coating is a soft, chewy oat-based bar enrobed in a sweet, creamy white yogurt-flavored coating. It offers a satisfying contrast between the hearty, oaty center and the smooth, sugary exterior. Nutritionally, it is a high-carbohydrate energy source, providing a quick 423 kcal per 100g, with a significant 40g of sugar.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 70% carbs · 24% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its delightful textural contrast—the chewy, oaty bar against the sweet, smooth yogurt coating—and its reliable, comforting sweetness. It's a nostalgic, convenient snack that fits easily into a busy lifestyle, from lunchboxes to desk drawers.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (40g per 100g) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent energy crashes. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a cheese stick) and practice portion control by enjoying half a bar at a time.
Key benefits
- Quick energy source from carbohydrates
- Provides 4.4g of dietary fiber per 100g
- Convenient, portable snack format
- Contains 5.71g of protein per 100g
- Offers a sweet treat for on-the-go consumption
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'yogurt' coating is typically a confectionery product made primarily from sugar, vegetable oil, and whey, with yogurt powder added for flavor—it contains no live or active cultures.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 7.2 g |
| Energy | 423 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 74.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 40.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 286 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.0 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 62.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 191 mg |
| Potassium, K | 168 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 271 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 12.3 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.91 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.54 mg |
| Niacin | 7.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.71 mg |
| Folate, total | 126 ug |
| Folic acid | 112 ug |
| Folate, food | 14.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 205 ug |
| Choline, total | 19.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.01 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 475 ug |
| Retinol | 475 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.9 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 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.0 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.24 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.4 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.81 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.
| 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 more of a treat than a balanced breakfast. Its high sugar and refined carb content can cause an energy slump. For a better start, pair it with protein (like Greek yogurt or eggs) and fiber (like berries).
Why does the yogurt coating taste so sweet?
The coating is a 'yogurt-flavored' confection, meaning its primary ingredients are sugar and fats, with yogurt powder added for taste. It's designed for flavor and shelf stability, not to be a source of probiotics.
Can I eat this if I'm watching my sugar intake?
This bar is very high in sugar (40g per 100g). For strict sugar management, it's best to enjoy a very small portion occasionally or choose a lower-sugar snack alternative.
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 4.23 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 4.4 g fiber · 40.0 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: 1.61 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.