Protein Bars 8 has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Niacin.
The food contains 54g 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. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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. 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average 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 42, for Protein Bars 8, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 37% | |
Calories from Carbs | 53% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 180.2 IU | 3.6% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 53.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.5 mg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 8.8 IU | 2.2% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 7.7 mg | 38.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 76.9 mcg | 19.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 46.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 11% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 24.2 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 4.4 mg | 24.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 72.5 mg | 18.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 182.4 mg | 18.2% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 303.3 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 223.6 mg | 9.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 1.1 mg | 54.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 6.6 mcg | 9.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 19.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 13.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 42.2 g | |||
Glucose | 16.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 18.7 mg | |||
Lactose | 1.1 mg | |||
Maltose | 1.1 mg | |||
Galactose | 1.1 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 11.3 g | 22.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.1 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.1 mg | |||
Proline | 1.1 mg | |||
Serine | 1.1 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 18.6 g | 28.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 Calories from Fat 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.9 g 26%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 203.5 mg 8.5%
Total Carbohydrates 54 g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 38.4 g
Protein 10.3 g 20.6%
Vitamin A 3.3% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 2.2% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 208
Protein 13.6 g | Carbs 6.8 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 193
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 25.1 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 29.7 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 10 g | Carbs 22.9 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 160
Protein 15.4 g | Carbs 3.2 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 155
Protein 8.3 g | Carbs 28.6 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 219
Protein 8.1 g | Carbs 27.4 g | Fat 9.7 g