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Simple & Easy Protein Bars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Simple & Easy Protein Bars Recipe

Simple & Easy Protein Bars has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6 and Thiamin.

The food contains 45.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 12.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.87 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 65, for Simple & Easy Protein Bars, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A920 IU18.4%
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.4%
Vitamin D16.8 IU4.2%
Vitamin E0.94 mg3.1%
Thiamin0.31 mg20.8%
Riboflavin0.22 mg12.8%
Niacin3.5 mg17.3%
Vitamin B60.44 mg22%
Folate63.2 mcg15.8%
Vitamin B120.25 mcg4.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.61 mg6.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium120 mg12%
Iron3.9 mg21.5%
Magnesium37.2 mg9.3%
Phosphorus120 mg12%
Potassium63.9 mg1.8%
Sodium137.9 mg5.7%
Zinc1.1 mg7.4%
Copper0.14 mg7%
Manganese0.51 mg25.7%
Selenium7 mcg10%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.6 g15.2%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars30.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.9 g25.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.2 g26.5%
Saturated Fat3.8 g19%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.2 g 26.5%

Saturated Fat 3.8 g 19%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.2 mg 0.7%

Sodium 137.9 mg 5.7%

Total Carbohydrates 45.6 g 15.2%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 30.5 g

Protein 12.9 g 25.8%

Vitamin A 18.4% Vitamin C 4.4%

Calcium 12% Iron 21.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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