Protein Meal Bar, Cranberry Walnut
The processing score reflects 48 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
39 listed · 10 flagged for reviewSOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUGAR, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, VEGETABLE OIL (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), SWEETENED DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, CANE SYRUP, GLYCERIN, CANOLA OIL), INULIN, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WALNUTS, RICE, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, DEXTROSE, WHEY, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, WHEAT BRAN, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, SOLUBLE WHEAT FIBER, VITAMIN C, LACTIC ACID, MALT FLAVOR, VITAMIN E (ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE), NIACINAMIDE, BHT FOR FRESHNESS, ZINC OXIDE, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B2, ALMOND FLOUR, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Protein Meal Bar, Cranberry Walnut scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht For Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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 Protein Meal Bar, Cranberry Walnut'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: Sugar, Fructose, Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Cane Syrup, Glycerin, Canola Oil), Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean And Palm Oil With Tbhq For Freshness).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Tricalcium Phosphate, Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate), Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, and 6 more.
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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