Snacks, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S, NUTRI-GRAIN Cereal Bars, fruit
Whole food · Snacks
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain cereal bars are a soft-baked, fruit-filled snack bar with a chewy oat crust and a sweet, jam-like fruit center. The texture is distinctly cakey and moist, not crunchy like a granola bar. Nutritionally, they are a high-carb, high-sugar energy source, providing quick fuel but minimal protein or fiber.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 74% carbs · 21% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love them for their nostalgic, cake-like texture and the burst of sweet fruit filling, making them a comforting and familiar on-the-go snack. Their portability and consistent taste have made them a staple in lunchboxes and desk drawers for decades.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (nearly 29g per 100g) can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes and subsequent crashes, offering limited sustained energy. To mitigate this, pair the bar with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a cheese stick) and practice strict portion control, sticking to a single bar. Those monitoring blood sugar or seeking high-fiber snacks should be cautious.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Convenient, portable, no-prep snack
- Shelf-stable with a long expiration date
- Offers a sweet, fruit-flavored treat
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The original Nutri-Grain bars were launched in 1975 and were among the first 'soft-baked' cereal bars, designed to be a more wholesome, bread-like alternative to crunchy granola bars.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 16.7 g |
| Energy | 365 kcal |
| Energy | 1528 kj |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 8.7 g |
| Ash | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 67.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g |
| Sucrose | 4.1 g |
| Glucose | 12.4 g |
| Fructose | 9.2 g |
| Lactose | 1.1 g |
| Maltose | 2.2 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 24.4 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 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.00 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 |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 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 |
| Betaine | 15.8 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 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2028 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 37.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.93 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.18 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 5.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 2.1 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.22 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.53 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| 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 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.98 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.38 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 4.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 4.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.50 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.01 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.01 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain — USDA does not publish this profile for Snacks.
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.25 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.23 g |
| Leucine | 0.80 g |
| Lysine | 0.18 g |
| Methionine | 0.14 g |
| Cystine | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.27 g |
| Valine | 0.33 g |
| Arginine | 0.33 g |
| Histidine | 0.20 g |
| Alanine | 0.49 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.46 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.27 g |
| Proline | 0.57 g |
| Serine | 0.31 g |
FAQ
Are Nutri-Grain bars a healthy breakfast option?
While convenient, they are high in sugar and refined carbohydrates with low protein and fiber, making them a less balanced breakfast. For a more sustained energy start, pair one with protein like Greek yogurt or a hard-boiled egg.
Do they contain common allergens?
Yes, they typically contain wheat and soy ingredients. Always check the specific product label for allergen information, as formulations can vary.
Why are they so soft and cake-like?
The soft-baked texture comes from a formulation that uses more moisture and ingredients like glycerin and fruit puree in the dough, which prevents them from drying out and hardening like traditional granola bars.
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.