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Luna Protein Bar: Chocolate or Mint Chip - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Protein Bar: Chocolate or Mint Chocolate Chip

Luna - Protein Bar: Chocolate or Mint Chocolate Chip has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 49.38g 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. With 28.22 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Snack.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 26, for Luna - Protein Bar: Chocolate or Mint Chocolate Chip, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietHIGH

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium588.2 mg58.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium306 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Sodium520.3 mg21.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49.4 g16.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber7.1 g28.2%Top 10%Very High
Sugars30.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein28.2 g56.4%Top 10%Very High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.1 g21.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.9 g39.7%Top 30%High
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45 Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.6 g 2.5%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1 mg 0.3%

Sodium 59 mg 2.5%

Total Carbohydrates 5.6 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 3.2 g 6.4%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 6.7% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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