Caramel Bar
Processing Score
8.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
637480004503
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size48 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
2%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 11g
39%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
Potassium 100mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
19 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPROTEIN BLEND (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, POLYDEXTROSE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, PALM KERNEL OIL, ALMONDS, ALMOND BUTTER, COCONUT OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, RICE FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR, COCOA POWDER, NONFAT MILK, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, WHEY POWDER, RICE STARCH, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, SUCRALOSE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Caramel Bar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 8,001 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Caramel Bar's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Polydextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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