California Gold Nutrition Foods, Dark Chocolate, Nuts, & Sea Salt Snack Bars, 12 Bars, 1.4 oz (40 g) Each supplement bottle
California Gold Nutrition

Foods, Dark Chocolate, Nuts, & Sea Salt Snack Bars, 12 Bars, 1.4 oz (40 g) Each

What We Researched
15 active ingredients analyzed · 14 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
57
Product Score Poor
79
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 50 mg 4%
Iron 1 mg 6%
Potassium 160 mg 4%
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin D Good
  • Calcium Good
  • Iron Fair
  • Potassium Good
Other Ingredients Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Dry roasted almonds
  • Peanuts High
  • Chicory Root Fiber
  • Dark chocolate flavored coating (Sugar, Palm kernel oil, Cocoa powder, Sunflower lecithin, Salt)
  • Walnuts
  • Pea crisps (Pea protein, Rice starch)
  • Honey
  • Gum Acacia
  • Glycerin
  • Peanut oil
  • Sea Salt
  • Sunflower Lecithin
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Sunflower tocopherol
Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin D 0 mcg Under-dosed
  • Calcium 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Potassium 160 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 190
Total Fat 14 g 18%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 120 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 8 g 29%
Total Sugars 5 g
Includes 4 g of Added Sugars 8%
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 50 mg 4%
Iron 1 mg 6%
Potassium 160 mg 4%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Dry roasted almonds Unknown
Peanuts Avoid
Chicory Root Fiber Generally_safe

It is used as a prebiotic and to add bulk to the supplement.

Dark chocolate flavored coating (Sugar, Palm kernel oil, Cocoa powder, Sunflower lecithin, Salt) Unknown
Walnuts Unknown
Pea crisps (Pea protein, Rice starch) Unknown
Honey Safe

It provides a sweet taste and potential health benefits.

Gum Acacia Safe

It is used as a thickener, binder, or emulsifier.

Glycerin Safe

Retains moisture and helps dissolve ingredients in softgels and liquids.

Peanut oil Unknown
Sea Salt Safe

It is used as a flavoring agent.

Sunflower Lecithin Safe

Helps mix oil and water-based ingredients. Allergen-free alternative to soy lecithin.

Sunflower Oil Safe

Helps dissolve and absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Sunflower tocopherol Unknown

Price Comparison

Price History

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Brand Trust Report
California Gold Nutrition

Founded 2013 · Irvine, California, United States · 406 products · californiagoldnutrition.com/

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

6 incidents
Recall California Gold Nutrition Daily Prenatal Multi, Ultamins Women's Multivitamin, and Ultamins Women's 50+ Multivitamin2025-06-26Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food supplement: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION Baby Liquid Vitamin D3.2025-01-10Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food product: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION Stabilized R-Lipolic Acid.2024-04-12Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food product: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION Silymarin Complex.2024-04-12Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food supplement: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION PQQ 20mg.2024-02-01Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food supplement: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION DAIRY ENZYMES.2019-09-26Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Gold Nutrition Foods, Dark Chocolate a good supplement?

California Gold Nutrition Foods, Dark Chocolate, Nuts, & Sea Salt Snack Bars, 12 Bars, 1.4 oz (40 g) Each received a product quality score of 57/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 15 active ingredients with 12 servings per container. Of the 14 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, California Gold Nutrition, holds a brand trust score of 79/100.

What are the ingredients in California Gold Nutrition Foods, Dark Chocolate?

California Gold Nutrition Foods, Dark Chocolate contains 15 active ingredients: Calories (190), Total Fat (14 g), Saturated Fat (3 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Cholesterol (0 mg), Sodium (120 mg), and 9 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is California Gold Nutrition Foods, Dark Chocolate safe to take?

California Gold Nutrition Foods, Dark Chocolate, Nuts, & Sea Salt Snack Bars, 12 Bars, 1.4 oz (40 g) Each has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is California Gold Nutrition a trustworthy supplement brand?

California Gold Nutrition receives a brand trust score of 79/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, United States, the company offers 406 products in their lineup. Note: California Gold Nutrition has 6 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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