"Amid shelves of processed protein snacks, KIND bars appear to be a touch more nutritious, but are they? You can see actual morsels of food on both the packaging and bar itself, and you won't find gluten, GMOs, or animal products on the label. Popular flavors like Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt and Fruit & Nut have nuts listed as the first ingredient, a natural source of protein, healthy fat, and fiber."
"The brand's image has been challenged, as evidenced by a class-action lawsuit claiming KIND granola isn't really a high fiber item. Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning stating that select bars contain more saturated fat than the organization deems healthy. Our verdict? KIND bars make a formidable snack, but don't match the nutritional profiles of balanced meals or whole foods."
KIND bars include visible morsels and often list nuts as the first ingredient, supplying protein, healthy fats, and fiber, and many flavors avoid gluten, GMOs, and animal products. Compared with typical candy bars, some KIND bars offer more protein and much less sugar — for example, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt provides 6 grams protein and 5 grams sugar versus Snickers' 4 grams protein and 27 grams sugar. Some sweet protein bars can be more protein-dense with less sugar, such as Quest's 20 grams protein and 1 gram sugar. KIND bars are best as smarter snacks, not meal replacements.
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