Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow
Whole food · Snacks
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This is a soft, chewy, uncoated granola bar that delivers a sweet, nostalgic blend of honey-kissed graham cracker, rich chocolate chips, and pillowy marshmallow bits. Its texture is delightfully dense yet yielding, offering a satisfying chew without the hard snap of baked bars. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense energy source, packing 427 kcal and over 70g of carbohydrates per 100g, primarily from added sugars and refined grains.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 63% carbs · 31% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for the perfect, indulgent trifecta of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham flavors that evoke childhood s'mores. Its soft, non-crumbly texture makes it an easy, mess-free treat for on-the-go snacking or a nostalgic dessert-like pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate and sugar content can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes, making it a poor choice for sustained energy or those managing blood glucose. It is also calorie-dense, so overconsumption is easy. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or Greek yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control by sticking to a single bar.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick, concentrated source of energy
- Offers a convenient, portable snack format
- Contains a small amount of dietary fiber (4g/100g)
- Satisfies sweet cravings with a familiar, comforting flavor profile
- Shelf-stable and requires no preparation
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The combination of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker in this bar is a direct commercialization of the classic American campfire s'more, which was first recorded in a recipe book in 1927.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 6.0 g |
| Energy | 427 kcal |
| Energy | 1787 kj |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.5 g |
| Ash | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 70.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 89.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 71.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 202 mg |
| Potassium, K | 275 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 316 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.28 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.3 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 15.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin | 1.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 21.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 21.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 21.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 47.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.2 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.62 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.49 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 3.6 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.0 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.0 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.9 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.13 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.25 g |
| Leucine | 0.46 g |
| Lysine | 0.25 g |
| Methionine | 0.12 g |
| Cystine | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.21 g |
| Valine | 0.34 g |
| Arginine | 0.45 g |
| Histidine | 0.15 g |
| Alanine | 0.31 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.52 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.30 g |
| Proline | 0.34 g |
| Serine | 0.27 g |
FAQ
Is this a healthy snack?
It's best considered an occasional treat rather than a health food. While it provides quick energy, its high sugar and refined carbohydrate content offer little nutritional benefit beyond calories.
Why is it so high in calories?
The calorie density comes from its primary ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, and oils, which are combined with grains. This creates a product that is very energy-dense by weight.
Can I eat this if I'm gluten-free?
Most conventional versions contain wheat-based graham flour and are not gluten-free. You would need to seek out a specifically labeled gluten-free variety.
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 4.27 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 4.0 g fiber · 0.0 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: 1.15 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.