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Power Bars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Power Bars Recipe

Power Bars has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Niacin.

The food contains 37.2g 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 4.4 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 9.9 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Power Bars has been given a composite ranking of 72, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs76%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C0 mg
Thiamin0.2 mg13%
Niacin5.2 mg26%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10%
Folate72 mcg18%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron9.9 mg55%
Magnesium28 mg7%
Potassium120 mg3.4%
Sodium173 mg7.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.2 g12.4%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars15.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.4 g8.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.2 g4.9%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183 Calories from Fat 29

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 173 mg 7.2%

Total Carbohydrates 37.2 g 12.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 15.3 g

Protein 4.4 g 8.8%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C

Calcium 1% Iron 55%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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