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Homemade Quick Protein Bars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Homemade Quick Protein Bars Recipe

Homemade Quick Protein Bars has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 30.8g 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 15.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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".

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. 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 a high 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 76, for Homemade Quick Protein Bars, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0.12 mg0.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E3.5 mg11.6%
Thiamin0.44 mg29.1%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.4%
Niacin5.9 mg29.4%
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.6%
Folate62.4 mcg15.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.61 mg6.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27 mg2.7%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium76 mg19%
Phosphorus230 mg23%
Potassium313.1 mg8.9%
Sodium188.9 mg7.9%
Zinc2.8 mg18.6%
Copper0.26 mg13%
Manganese3 mg150.2%
Selenium18.3 mcg26.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.8 g10.3%
Dietary Fiber7.3 g29.2%
Sugars8.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.4 g30.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.3 g34.3%
Saturated Fat4.6 g23%
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.3 g 34.3%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 188.9 mg 7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 30.8 g 10.3%

Dietary Fiber 7.3 g29.2%

Sugars 8.9 g

Protein 15.4 g 30.8%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 16%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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