Are Nutri-Grain Soft-Baked Bars Healthy for Kids?

Q: What is a healthier alternative to Nutri-Grain?

RXBAR Kids Apple Cinnamon Raisin (0g added sugar), Larabar Kid Chocolate Brownie (0g added sugar), 88 Acres Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll) (3g added sugar). See our full ranked list at /best/low-sugar-bars-for-kids.

Nutri-Grain Strawberry Soft-Baked Breakfast Bar: 11g added sugar per 1 bar (37g). Sugar Tier E.

Short answer: Nutri-Grain Nutri-Grain Strawberry Soft-Baked Breakfast Bar contains 11g of added sugar per 1 bar (37g) — about 44% of a child’s daily 25 g American Heart Association added-sugar limit. Tier E in our Sugar Tier System.

The verdict

Nutri-Grain bars deliver 11g of added sugar per bar — roughly 44% of a child's daily 25g American Heart Association added-sugar allowance in one snack. The "made with real fruit" front-of-pack language is regulated only loosely; the fruit content is typically under 5% of the total ingredients while the second and third ingredients are sugar and corn syrup. Not recommended as a daily lunchbox bar.

What to watch on the label

Sugar is the #2 ingredient; high-fructose corn syrup is also in the ingredient list
Real fruit content is typically <5% of the bar by weight
Contains soybean oil and natural and artificial flavors
11g of added sugar = 44% of a child's daily AHA limit per bar

Better alternatives, ranked

Top lower-sugar alternatives to Nutri-Grain Soft-Baked Bars, ranked by added sugar per serving.
Brand	Product	Added Sugar	Note
RXBAR Kids	Apple Cinnamon Raisin	0g	Date-sweetened, 0g added sugar
Larabar Kid	Chocolate Brownie	0g	0g added sugar, date-and-nut base
88 Acres	Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll)	3g	Nut-free, dedicated-facility safe for school

See the full ranked list: Best Low-Sugar Bars for Kids

Frequently asked questions

Are Nutri-Grain soft-baked bars healthy for kids?: Nutri-Grain bars deliver 11g of added sugar per bar — roughly 44% of a child's daily 25g American Heart Association added-sugar allowance in one snack. The "made with real fruit" front-of-pack language is regulated only loosely; the fruit content is typically under 5% of the total ingredients while the second and third ingredients are sugar and corn syrup. Not recommended as a daily lunchbox bar.
How much sugar is in Nutri-Grain soft-baked bars?: Nutri-Grain Nutri-Grain Strawberry Soft-Baked Breakfast Bar contains 11g of added sugar per 1 bar (37g) — about 44% of a child’s daily 25 g American Heart Association added-sugar limit.
What is a healthier alternative to Nutri-Grain?: RXBAR Kids Apple Cinnamon Raisin (0g added sugar), Larabar Kid Chocolate Brownie (0g added sugar), 88 Acres Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll) (3g added sugar). See our full ranked list at /best/low-sugar-bars-for-kids.
What tier does Nutri-Grain get in the Sugar Tier System?: Nutri-Grain Nutri-Grain Strawberry Soft-Baked Breakfast Bar is Tier E in our ranking. Tier A = sugar-free (under 0.5g total sugar), Tier B = 0g added sugar confirmed on label, Tier C = 1–3g added sugar (acceptable for daily eating), Tier D = 4–7g, Tier E = 8g or more (not recommended for daily eating).

Are Nutri-Grain Soft-Baked Bars Healthy for Kids?

Nutri-Grain Strawberry Soft-Baked Breakfast Bar: 11g added sugar per 1 bar (37g). Sugar Tier E.

The verdict

Better alternatives, ranked

Brand

Product

Added Sugar

Note

RXBAR Kids

Apple Cinnamon Raisin

Date-sweetened, 0g added sugar

Larabar Kid

Chocolate Brownie

0g added sugar, date-and-nut base

88 Acres

Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll)

Nut-free, dedicated-facility safe for school

Frequently asked questions

Are Nutri-Grain soft-baked bars healthy for kids?

How much sugar is in Nutri-Grain soft-baked bars?

Nutri-Grain Nutri-Grain Strawberry Soft-Baked Breakfast Bar contains 11g of added sugar per 1 bar (37g) — about 44% of a child’s daily 25 g American Heart Association added-sugar limit.

What is a healthier alternative to Nutri-Grain?

RXBAR Kids Apple Cinnamon Raisin (0g added sugar), Larabar Kid Chocolate Brownie (0g added sugar), 88 Acres Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll) (3g added sugar). See our full ranked list at /best/low-sugar-bars-for-kids.

What tier does Nutri-Grain get in the Sugar Tier System?

Nutri-Grain Nutri-Grain Strawberry Soft-Baked Breakfast Bar is Tier E in our ranking. Tier A = sugar-free (under 0.5g total sugar), Tier B = 0g added sugar confirmed on label, Tier C = 1–3g added sugar (acceptable for daily eating), Tier D = 4–7g, Tier E = 8g or more (not recommended for daily eating).