Lemon bar vs Belgian chocolate cake bars
Overall, Lemon bar has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Lemon bar | Belgian chocolate cake bars |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 319 kcal | 474 kcal |
| Fat | 10 g | 26.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 11.8 g |
| Sugars | 16 g | 35.3 g |
| Salt | 12.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 4 g | 4.7 g |
| Additives | 0 | 9 |
| Allergens | Nuts | Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lemon bar has 33% fewer calories (319 kcal vs 474 kcal).
- Lemon bar has 62% less fat (10 g vs 26.5 g).
- Lemon bar has 87% less saturated fat (1.5 g vs 11.8 g).
- Lemon bar has 55% less sugar (16 g vs 35.3 g).
- Belgian chocolate cake bars has 96% less salt (0.5 g vs 12.5 g).
- Belgian chocolate cake bars has 15% more protein (4.7 g vs 4 g).
- Lemon bar is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Lemon bar lists: Nuts.
- Only Belgian chocolate cake bars lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Lemon bar
Dates, Cashews, Almonds, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Dried Lemon Juice Concentrate, Lemon Oil
Belgian chocolate cake bars
Belgian Dark Chocolate (37%) [Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring], Icing Sugar, Palm Oil, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Water, Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Maize Starch, Raising Agents (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Sunflower Oil, Soya Flour, Gluten Free Oat Flour, Flavourings, Milled Brown Flaxseed, Humectant Gluten free Egg free Milk free (Glycerine), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithins, Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Psyllium Husk Powder, Colour (Beta-Carotenes).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Lemon bar or Belgian chocolate cake bars?
Overall, Lemon bar has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Lemon bar has fewer calories: 319 kcal versus 474 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Lemon bar has less sugar: 16 g versus 35.3 g per 100 g.