Balance - Balance Protein bar has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 23g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 14 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also very high in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 85, for Balance - Balance Protein bar, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 28% | |
Calories from Fat | 27% | |
Calories from Carbs | 46% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2500 IU | 50% | ||
Vitamin C | 60 mg | 100% | ||
Vitamin E | 20 mg | 66.7% | ||
Vitamin K | 20 mcg | 25% | ||
Thiamin | 0.38 mg | 25.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.42 mg | 24.7% | ||
Niacin | 5 mg | 25% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 25% | ||
Folic Acid | 100 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg | 25% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 2.5 mg | 25% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | ||
Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | ||
Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% | ||
Phosphorus | 150 mg | 15% | ||
Potassium | 125 mg | 3.6% | ||
Sodium | 125 mg | 5.2% | ||
Zinc | 3.8 mg | 25% | ||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 17.5 mcg | 25% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 23 g | 7.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 14 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 14 g | 28% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6 g | 9.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4 g | 20% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g 9.2%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%
Sodium 125 mg 5.2%
Total Carbohydrates 23 g 7.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 14 g
Protein 14 g 28%
Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 10% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 140
Protein 15 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 4 g
Per 100g | Calories 179
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 1880
Protein 144 g | Carbs 144 g | Fat 80 g
Per 100g | Calories 483
Protein 27 g | Carbs 64 g | Fat 13.7 g
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Protein 15 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 6 g
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Protein 14 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 6 g
Per 100g | Calories 200
Protein 15 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 7 g