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Protein Bars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Protein Bars Recipe

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

The food contains 24.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.8 gms of protein, it is high 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 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 73, for Protein Bars, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A20 IU0.4%
Vitamin C4.7 mg7.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.4 mg1.3%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.1%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.8%
Niacin0.64 mg3.2%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.7%
Folate8.8 mcg2.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium7 mg0.7%
Iron0.88 mg4.9%
Magnesium11.6 mg2.9%
Phosphorus18 mg1.8%
Potassium146.4 mg4.2%
Sodium66.3 mg2.8%
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%
Copper0.05 mg2.4%
Manganese0.11 mg5.6%
Selenium0.49 mcg0.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.1 g8%
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.4%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.8 g35.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.5 g13.1%
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.3 mg 1.1%

Sodium 66.3 mg 2.8%

Total Carbohydrates 24.1 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 17.8 g 35.6%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 7.9%

Calcium 0.7% Iron 4.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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