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Protein balls
Protein balls by Jos provides 445 kcal per 100 g, with 32.7 g of sugars and 11.9 g of protein. That is 113% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Protein Energy Bars category and comes in a 50 g pack. Contains: milk, nuts, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 50 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 445 kcal | 223 kcal | 395 +13% | |
| Total fat | 27.3 g | 13.7 g | 18% | 17 +60% |
| Saturated fat | 20.2 g | 10.1 g | 51% | 6.5 +213% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.5 g | 16.7 g | 6% | 38.2 −12% |
| Total sugars | 32.7 g | 16.4 g | 15.4 +113% | |
| Added sugars | 6.5 g | 3.3 g | 7% | 7.5 −14% |
| Dietary fiber | 9 g | 4.5 g | 16% | 9.4 |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 6 g | 12% | 24.8 −52% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.8 −75% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 444 Protein Energy Bars products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other protein energy bars
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Coconut (SULPHUR DIOXIDE) 26%, Dates, ALMOND 6%, Cocoa, Honey, WHEY Protein Concentrate (MILK) 4.2% (Cocoa Powder, Flavour, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Emulsifier (SOYA Lecitin), Sweetener (Sucralose)). Contains: NUTS, MILK, SOYA. ALLERGEN INFORMATION: See ingredients in BOLD. Made on a line that may contain PEANUTS. WARNING: May contain date pits or nut kernels.
- Allergens
- MilkNutsSoybeansSulphur dioxide and sulphites
- May contain traces
- Peanuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 50 g
- Serving size
- 50 g
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenGreen Dot
- Sold in
- Ireland
- Barcode
- 5391533580042
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Protein balls?
Protein balls contains 445 kcal per 100 g and about 223 kcal per serving (50 g).
How much sugar is in Protein balls?
Protein balls has 32.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Protein balls healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Protein balls vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Protein balls contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. It may also contain traces of peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 29, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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