Protein bar

by Vega in Protein bars Barcode 0838766080178
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Protein bar by Vega provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 31.7 g of sugars and 25 g of protein. That is 169% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Protein bars category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
13.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5.8 g · High
Sugars
31.7 g · High
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 60 g (60 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 400 kcal 240 kcal 383
Total fat 13.3 g 8 g 10% 15.7 −15%
Saturated fat 5.8 g 3.5 g 18% 7 −17%
Carbohydrates 50 g 30 g 11% 33.9 +48%
Total sugars 31.7 g 19 g 11.8 +169%
Dietary fiber 5 g 3 g 11% 9.7 −49%
Protein 25 g 15 g 30% 29.5 −15%
Salt 0.2 g 0.1 g 0.7 −74%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4038 Protein bars products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other protein bars

Calories higher 34%
Sugars higher 7%
Salt lower 12%
Saturated fat lower 39%
Protein top 75%
Fiber top 70%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Complete protein blend (organic sprouted whole grain brown rice protein, pea protein), dark chocolate coating (organic cane sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin), organic tapioca syrup, organic brown rice syrup, organic dates, chocolate liquor, vega saviseed (sacha inchi) oil, inulin (from chicory root), brown rice crisps, cocoa powder, organic agave syrup, peppermint extract, organic vanilla extract, sunflower lecithin.

May contain palm oil

Additives 2

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
60 g (60 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0838766080178

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Protein bar?

Protein bar contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 240 kcal per serving (60 g (60 g)).

How much sugar is in Protein bar?

Protein bar has 31.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Protein bar healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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