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Lite "Protein" Bars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lite "Protein" Bars Recipe

Lite "Protein" Bars has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Folate.

The food contains 23.4g 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 5.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Lite "Protein" Bars, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin B6
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Vitamin B12
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A170 IU3.4%
Vitamin C4.8 mg8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E3.3 mg11.1%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.9%
Riboflavin0.15 mg9.1%
Niacin3.8 mg18.8%
Vitamin B60.53 mg26.6%
Folate103.6 mcg25.9%
Vitamin B121.4 mcg22.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.13 mg1.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium6 mg0.6%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium25.6 mg6.4%
Phosphorus69 mg6.9%
Potassium119.7 mg3.4%
Sodium132.3 mg5.5%
Zinc0.62 mg4.1%
Copper0.02 mg1.1%
Manganese0.07 mg3.6%
Selenium2.9 mcg4.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.4 g7.8%
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%
Sugars15.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.9 g11.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.9 g19.8%
Saturated Fat4.6 g23%
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.9 g 19.8%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 132.3 mg 5.5%

Total Carbohydrates 23.4 g 7.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 15.3 g

Protein 5.9 g 11.8%

Vitamin A 3.4% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 0.6% Iron 12%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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