Homemade Chocolate Banana Protein Bars has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.
The food contains 24g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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 8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.95 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.
Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Homemade Chocolate Banana Protein Bars, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 22% | |
Calories from Carbs | 59% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1105 IU | 22.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 4.9% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 3.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.34 mg | 20% | ||
Niacin | 4.2 mg | 21.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.71 mg | 35.5% | ||
Folate | 78.4 mcg | 19.6% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.05 mcg | 0.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.38 mg | 3.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 158 mg | 15.8% | ||
Iron | 5 mg | 27.5% | ||
Magnesium | 55.6 mg | 13.9% | ||
Phosphorus | 145 mg | 14.5% | ||
Potassium | 260.2 mg | 7.4% | ||
Sodium | 237.9 mg | 9.9% | ||
Zinc | 0.89 mg | 5.9% | ||
Copper | 0.14 mg | 7% | ||
Manganese | 0.93 mg | 46.5% | ||
Selenium | 10.9 mcg | 15.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 24 g | 8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 13.2% | ||
Sugars | 2.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8 g | 16% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 3.9 g | 6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9 g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 5.9 mg 2%
Sodium 237.9 mg 9.9%
Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 8 g 16%
Vitamin A 22.1% Vitamin C 4.9%
Calcium 15.8% Iron 27.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 5 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 272
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 39.4 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 122
Protein 11 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 0.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 69
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 12.8 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 119
Protein 0.1 g | Carbs 32.2 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 78
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 16.6 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 9.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 16.5 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 1.3 g