KIND Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew
7.1out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #71 of 188 bars we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew

MealFan pickBest real nut bar for a mild chocolate craving
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#71of 188 bars scored
Category average8.21.1 below average
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The catch

It leads with real cashews and peanuts, but the chocolate coating is built on palm kernel oil and the bar carries 7g of added sugar, so treat it as a light treat rather than a clean fuel bar. (source)

The honest take

This is a real whole nut bar that leads with cashews and peanuts, which is more than you can say for most cereal based snack bars, and it stays honest with just 20mg of sodium and 6g of fiber per 40g bar. The catch is that the dark chocolate coating rides on palm kernel oil and the bar carries 7g of added sugar, so this sits closer to a wholesome treat than a clean protein snack. At only 4g of protein it will not hold hunger the way a nut and seed bar with more nuts would. If you want a portable snack built on actual nuts and dried fruit rather than syrups and fillers, it earns its spot.
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The KIND product guide

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Sources and verification

KIND Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew (official product page) · KIND Dark Cherry Cashew Gluten Free Snacks 16.8oz/12ct (Target label) · Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew KIND (Open Food Facts).

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Nutrition per serving

1 bar (40g)

170Calories
4gProtein
22gCarbs
10gFat
6gFiber
10gSugar
20mgSodium
Gluten freeNon GMOLow glycemic index

Who it's for

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Someone who wants a portable, gluten free snack built on real nuts and a little dark chocolate for a mild sweet craving.

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You want real staying power from protein, since 4g per bar is low, or you avoid added sugar and tropical oils.

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