Barebells · Protein Bar
Protein Bar · White Chocolate Almond
20g protein
200 calories · per 1 bar (55g)
✦ Protein Score
Excellent
10g of protein for every 100 calories. The more of the calories that come from protein, the higher the score.
Flavours (18)
Protein Pal Analysis
Protein Source
Where the 20g of protein comes from, largest contributor first
Complete protein. Slow digesting, releasing amino acids over several hours.
Complete protein, fast absorbing. Filtered to remove most of the lactose and fat.
Incomplete protein. No tryptophan and very little leucine, so it counts toward the label's protein but contributes little to muscle.
Complete protein. The only common plant protein with a full amino acid profile on its own.
Also Contains
Sugar Alcohols
- Glycerin
Chemically a sugar alcohol, used to keep bars soft and moist rather than to sweeten. The EU safety authority found no safety concern at food levels. Large amounts can draw water into the gut and have a laxative effect.
EFSA re-evaluation of glycerol E422 (2017) - Maltitol
A sugar alcohol that does raise blood glucose, with a glycaemic index around 35 where most polyols are near zero. It is the usual cause of the digestive complaints from protein bars: bloating, gas and a laxative effect, typically above roughly 30 to 40g a day.
Livesey, Nutrition Research Reviews (2003)
Seed Oils
- Sunflower Oil
Refined oils high in omega-6 linoleic acid. Controlled trials show oils rich in linoleic acid lower LDL cholesterol compared with saturated fat, and heart health bodies support their use. The concern raised in popular coverage is about the omega-6 to omega-3 balance of the wider diet, and about oxidation products when these oils are repeatedly heated.
American Heart Association advisory, Circulation (2017)
Nutrition
per 1 bar (55g)≤1g: the label prints “<1g” for this value.
Protein efficiency
computed from the labelIngredients
Ingredients
Milk Protein Blend (Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Isolate), Glycerin, Maltitol, Polydextrose, Bovine Collagen Hydrolysate, Cocoa Butter, Water, Dry Whole Milk, Roasted Almond Pieces, Soy Protein Isolate, Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Tapioca Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Sucralose, Sunflower Lecithin, Unsweetened Chocolate. Contains: Milk, Almonds, Soybeans. Manufactured In A Facility That Also Processes Wheat, Gluten, Peanuts, Sesame, Other Tree Nuts and Eggs.
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