East West Bars Recipe
East West Bars has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 20.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 21, for East West Bars, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 3% | |
| Calories from Fat | 51% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 46% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 260 IU | 5.2% | ||
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.1% | ||
| Vitamin D | 1.2 IU | 0.3% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 1.1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 1.3% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 2.4% | ||
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 1.5% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
| Folate | 4.8 mcg | 1.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.03 mcg | 0.5% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.08 mg | 0.8% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 0.9% | ||
| Iron | 0.61 mg | 3.4% | ||
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3.5% | ||
| Phosphorus | 29 mg | 2.9% | ||
| Potassium | 57.7 mg | 1.6% | ||
| Sodium | 38.8 mg | 1.6% | ||
| Zinc | 0.26 mg | 1.7% | ||
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 4.9% | ||
| Manganese | 0.17 mg | 8.3% | ||
| Selenium | 1.9 mcg | 2.7% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 6.7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
| Sugars | 16.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10 g | 15.4% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10 g 15.4%
Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 24.7 mg 8.2%
Sodium 38.8 mg 1.6%
Total Carbohydrates 20.2 g 6.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 16.2 g
Protein 1.2 g 2.4%
Vitamin A 5.2% Vitamin C 0.1%
Calcium 0.9% Iron 3.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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