Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar

Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar

Reese's Puffs · all Reese's Puffs products checked

Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm kernel, and 2 more.

  • palm kernel
  • palm kernel oil
  • hydrogenated palm

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Deciding ingredient

palm kernel

On the label

Sugarscorn syrupsugarglucose-fructosefructosebarley malt extractReese's Puffs cerealwhole grain corn

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm kernel, palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
417 kcal
Fat
14.6 g
Saturated fat
8.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
66.7 g
Sugars
33.3 g
high
Fibre
4.2 g
Protein
8.3 g
Salt
1.1 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Sugars (corn syrup, sugar, glucose-fructose, fructose, barley malt extract), Reese's Puffs cereal (whole grain corn, sugars [sugar and/or golden sugar, dextrose, corn syrup], Reese's peanut butter [peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch], degermed corn meal, high monounsaturated canola, canola and/or high monounsaturated sunflower oil, salt, cocoa, tricalcium phosphate, caramel, calcium carbonate, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavour, mixed tocopherols, vitamins & minerals [iron, niacinamide {vitamin B3}, calcium pantothenate {vitamin B5}, pyridoxine hydrochloride {vitamin B6}, folate]), Rice flour, Reese's peanut butter flavoured chips (peanuts, sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel and soybean oil, corn syrup solids, dextrose, modified milk ingredients, salt, palm kernel oil, artificial flavour, soy lecithin), Partially defatted peanut flour, Palm kernel oil, Glycerin, Canola oil, Reese's peanut butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch), Peanut butter (peanuts), Calcium carbonate, Salt, Sorbitol, Cocoa, Modified milk ingredients, Corn starch, Peanut oil, Gelatin, Natural and artificial flavour, Soy lecithin, Caramel, BHT.

Detailed analysis: why is Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • palm kernel
  • palm kernel oil
  • hydrogenated palm

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugars (corn syrup, sugar, glucose-fructose, fructose, barley malt extract), Reese's Puffs cereal (whole grain corn, sugars [sugar and/or golden sugar, dextrose, corn syrup], Reese's peanut butter [peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch], degermed corn meal, high monounsaturated canola, canola and/or high monounsaturated sunflower oil, salt, cocoa, tricalcium phosphate, caramel, calcium carbonate, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavour, mixed tocopherols, vitamins & minerals [iron, niacinamide {vitamin B3}, calcium pantothenate {vitamin B5}, pyridoxine hydrochloride {vitamin B6}, folate]), Rice flour, Reese's peanut butter flavoured chips (peanuts, sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel and soybean oil, corn syrup solids, dextrose, modified milk ingredients, salt, palm kernel oil, artificial flavour, soy lecithin), Partially defatted peanut flour, Palm kernel oil, Glycerin, Canola oil, Reese's peanut butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch), Peanut butter (peanuts), Calcium carbonate, Salt, Sorbitol, Cocoa, Modified milk ingredients, Corn starch, Peanut oil, Gelatin, Natural and artificial flavour, Soy lecithin, Caramel, BHT.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar contains 417 calories per 100g, with 8.3g of protein, 14.6g of fat, and 66.7g of carbohydrates (33.3g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar Palm Oil Free?

No, Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm kernel, palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm.

Does Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugars (corn syrup, sugar, glucose-fructose, fructose, barley malt extract), Reese's Puffs cereal (whole grain corn, sugars [sugar and/or golden sugar...

What are the nutritional facts of Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar?

Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar contains 417 calories per 100g, with 8.3g of protein, 66.7g of carbohydrates, and 14.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar?

Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar lists 33.3 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Peanut Butter & Cocoa Flavour Cereal Bar. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.