Clif, Builder's, Max Protein Bar, Mint Chocolate Chip
The processing score reflects 45 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
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Ingredients
27 listed · 7 flagged for reviewTRIBUILD PROTEIN BLEND (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOY PROTEIN RICE CRISPS [SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, RICE STARCH], SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CASEIN), ORGANIC CANE SYRUP, COATING (ORGANIC DRIED CANE SYRUP, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), ORGANIC CHOCOLATE CHIPS (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT), CASHEW BUTTER, NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, INULIN SYRUP (CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT), ORGANIC ALKALIZED COCOA, COCOA POWDER, SEA SALT, SOY LECITHIN. VITAMIN & MINERALS: DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VIT. C), DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VIT. E), BETA CAROTENE (VIT. A), FERROUS FUMARATE, NIACINAMIDE (VIT. B3), D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VIT. B5), RIBOFLAVIN (VIT. B2), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT. B6), THIAMIN (VIT. B1), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT. B12), SODIUM MOLYBDATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Clif, Builder's, Max Protein Bar, Mint Chocolate Chip scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Processed Fruit Products (Organic Alkalized Cocoa, 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 Clif, Builder's, Max Protein Bar, Mint 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 Cane Syrup, Coating (Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract), Organic Chocolate Chips (Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Soy Lecithin, Organic Vanilla Extract), Organic Brown Rice Syrup, and 1 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: 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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soy Lecithin. Vitamin & Minerals: Dicalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), and 3 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Magnesium Oxide, Ferrous Fumarate, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vit. B5), Potassium Iodide.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene (Vit. A).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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