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Is Granola Proteins Oats 'n Honey Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nature Valley

This page reviews Granola Proteins Oats 'n Honey by Nature Valley as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Natural Flavour.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugars and soy protein isolate, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of natural flavor and mixed tocopherols indicates some level of processing.

Main concern

Sugars, including honey and blackstrap molasses, indicate a high sugar content, which raises quality concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Whole grain rolled oats provide a good source of fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
  • Mixed tocopherols are natural antioxidants that help preserve freshness, indicating a focus on quality.
  • Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving texture without significant safety concerns.
  • High monounsaturated canola oil is a better fat choice compared to saturated fats, supporting a moderate rating.

Concerns

  • Sugars, including honey and blackstrap molasses, indicate a high sugar content, which raises quality concerns.
  • Soy protein isolate is a processed ingredient that may not be as beneficial as whole food sources of protein.
  • Natural flavor is vague and can include various additives, which may raise questions about transparency.
  • The presence of baking soda suggests some level of processing, which can detract from the overall quality.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4039766

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Allergens detected: soy

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Frequently asked questions

Nature Valley — Granola Proteins Oats 'n Honey has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Nature Valley — Granola Proteins Oats 'n Honey has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Nature Valley products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes sugars and soy protein isolate, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of natural flavor and mixed tocopherols indicates some level of processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Sugars, including honey and blackstrap molasses, indicate a high sugar content, which raises quality concerns.; Soy protein isolate is a processed ingredient that may not be as beneficial as whole food sources of protein.; Natural flavor is vague and can include various additives, which may raise questions about transparency.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Whole grain rolled oats provide a good source of fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.; Mixed tocopherols are natural antioxidants that help preserve freshness, indicating a focus on quality.; Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving texture without significant safety concerns.. See the Pros section above.
Nature Valley — Granola Proteins Oats 'n Honey has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Nature Valley — Granola Proteins Oats 'n Honey a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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