Chocolate Chip Protein Bars, Chocolate Chip
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 33 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
722252600479
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size68 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 20g
Vitamin D 40.1mcg
201%
Calcium 300mg
23%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 180mg
4%
* 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
33 listed · 7 flagged for reviewSOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, BEET JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC DRIED CANE SYRUP, PALM KERNEL OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, COCOA++, ORGANIC SOY BUTTER, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, INULIN (CHICORY EXTRACT), ORGANIC ROLLED OATS, ORGANIC SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, RICE STARCH, SEA SALT, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT.VITAMINS & MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VIT. C), DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VIT. E), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VIT. B1), BETA CAROTENE (VIT. A), NIACINAMIDE (VIT. B3), D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VIT. B5), RIBOFLAVIN (VIT. B2), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT. B6), ERGOCALCIFEROL (VIT. D2), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT. B12), POTASSIUM IODIDE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Chocolate Chip Protein Bars, Chocolate Chip scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate, Organic Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Processed Fruit Products (Beet Juice Concentrate, Cocoa++, Unsweetened Chocolate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 23% 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 Chocolate Chip Protein Bars, Chocolate Chip'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: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Dried Cane Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Organic Vanilla Extract.Vitamins & Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vit. B5), Potassium Iodide.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), and 3 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene (Vit. A).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Granola Bars vs Protein Bars comparison.
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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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