Clean Whey Protein Bar
Processing Score
7.2Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
8/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
097421501148
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size60 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 115mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 12g
43%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g
Calcium 200mg
15%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 120mg
3%
* 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
22 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPOWERBAR PROTEIN BLEND (WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE), INULIN, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, GLYCERIN, CASHEWS, ERYTHRITOL, COCONUT OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WATER, RASPBERRIES, NATURAL FLAVORS, LESS THAN 2% OF: RICE STARCH, PALM KERNEL OIL, SALT, TAPIOCA STARCH, PALM OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES (STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Clean Whey Protein Bar scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Clean Whey Protein 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Leaf Extract).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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