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Energy Bars 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Energy Bars 2 Recipe

Energy Bars 2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 32.1g 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 high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 13, for Energy Bars 2, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A38.5 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Retinol7.7 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.2 mg30.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate55.4 mcg13.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.5 mg15.4%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium101.5 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Iron3.1 mg17.1%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium127.7 mg31.9%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus327.7 mg32.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium490.8 mg14%Top 10%Very High
Sodium44.6 mg1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc3.1 mg20.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese1.5 mg76.9%Top 10%Very High
Selenium15.4 mcg22%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49.4 g16.5%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber5.5 g22.2%Top 10%Very High
Sugars29.8 g
Glucose7.7 mg
Fructose9.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16 g32%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine1.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid3.1 mg
Glycine1.5 mg
Proline1.5 mg
Serine1.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat26.5 g40.7%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat6.2 g30.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat10.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine6.2 mg
Theobromine52.3 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 Calories from Fat 155

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.2 g 26.5%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.6 mg 0.2%

Sodium 29 mg 1.2%

Total Carbohydrates 32.1 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 19.4 g

Protein 10.4 g 20.8%

Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 6.6% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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