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The Bran Power Bar Recipe

The Bran Power Bar has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 14.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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".

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for The Bran Power Bar, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs77%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A270 IU5.4%
Vitamin C0.24 mg0.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.7%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.6%
Niacin1 mg5%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7.1%
Folate17.6 mcg4.4%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.08 mg0.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium35 mg3.5%
Iron1.2 mg6.6%
Magnesium9.2 mg2.3%
Phosphorus30 mg3%
Potassium50.2 mg1.4%
Sodium79.6 mg3.3%
Zinc0.18 mg1.2%
Copper0.03 mg1.4%
Manganese0.2 mg9.9%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.9 g5%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.1 g6.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.6 g0.92%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.6 g 0.92%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.1 mg 0.03%

Sodium 79.6 mg 3.3%

Total Carbohydrates 14.9 g 5%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 3.1 g 6.2%

Vitamin A 5.4% Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 3.5% Iron 6.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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